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Navy comparison: Flag of Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia vs Flag of Turkey Turkey

Saudi Arabia operates 67 warships compared to 106 for Turkey. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 69 and 197.

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Naval ensign of Saudi Arabia Saudi ArabiaWorld #24 18.1
SEAS Index / 100

Turkey leads on 7 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of Turkey TurkeyWorld #10 26.5
  • 0 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 14
  • 7 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 16
  • 9 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 9
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 6
  • 3 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 11
  • 48 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 24
  • 0 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 9
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 17
  • 2 Support shipsnot scored 40
  • 0 Cargo shipsnot scored 3
  • 0 Other shipsnot scored 48
Saudi Arabia Turkey Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
Saudi Arabia Turkey Ratio
Official name Royal Saudi Navy Turkish Navy
Total ships 69 197 🇹🇷 2.9×
Active ships 69 197 🇹🇷 2.9×
On order / planned 7 23 🇹🇷 3.3×
Submarines 0 14 🇹🇷
Principal surface combatants 7 16 🇹🇷 2.3×
Amphibious ships 0 6 🇹🇷
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Corvettes 9 9 —
Patrol boats 48 24 🇸🇦 2.0×
Mine warfare 3 11 🇹🇷 3.7×
Coastal boats 0 17 🇹🇷
Auxiliaries 2 91 🇹🇷 46×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇸🇦 Saudi ArabiaAl Madinah-class ×4Avante 2200-class ×5
🇹🇷 TurkeyType 209-class ×12Oliver Hazard Perry-class ×8Burak-class ×5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Saudi Arabia or Turkey?
Turkey has a larger navy with 106 warships in service compared to Saudi Arabia's 67.
Which navy has more submarines, Saudi Arabia or Turkey?
Turkey operates more submarines with 14 compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Saudi Arabia or Turkey?
Turkey operates 16 frigates compared to Saudi Arabia's 7.
How do the Saudi Arabia and Turkey navies compare in size?
Turkey's navy is 1.6 times larger than Saudi Arabia's in terms of total ships (106 vs 67).