Navy comparison: Turkey vs Taiwan
Turkey operates a fleet of 215 ships compared to 112 for Taiwan. Of these, 191 and 101 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 18 vs 14 submarines, 0 vs 4 destroyers, 24 vs 21 frigates, 9 vs 7 corvettes, 59 vs 8 amphibious ships, 43 vs 37 patrol boats, 11 vs 10 mine warfare ships (Turkey vs Taiwan). Turkey's navy is officially the Turkish Navy, while Taiwan's is the Republic of China Navy.
Turkish Navy 🇹🇷
| Official Name | Turkish Navy |
| Total ships | 215 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 191 as of 2025 |
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Republic of China Navy 🇹🇼
| Official Name | Republic of China Navy |
| Total ships | 112 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 101 as of 2026 |
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Turkish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 18 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 24 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 43 | |
| Amphibious ships | 59 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 11 | |
| Cargo ships | 3 | |
| Support ships | 41 | |
| Other ships | 7 | |
Taiwanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 14 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 4 | |
| Cruisers | 1 | |
| Frigates | 21 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 37 | |
| Amphibious ships | 8 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Turkey or Taiwan?
Turkey has a larger navy with 215 ships compared to Taiwan's 112 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Turkey or Taiwan?
Turkey operates more submarines with 18 compared to Taiwan's 14.
Which navy has more destroyers, Turkey or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 4 destroyers compared to Turkey's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Turkey or Taiwan?
Turkey operates 24 frigates compared to Taiwan's 21.
How do the Turkey and Taiwan navies compare in size?
Turkey's navy is 1.9 times larger than Taiwan's in terms of total ships (215 vs 112).