Navy comparison: Turkey vs United States
United States's 474-ship navy outnumbers Turkey's 215 vessels (2.2x advantage). Of these, 191 and 243 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 18 vs 71 submarines, 0 vs 11 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 78 destroyers, 24 vs 1 frigates, 9 vs 33 corvettes, 59 vs 58 amphibious ships, 43 vs 0 patrol boats, 11 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Turkey vs United States). Turkey's navy is officially the Turkish Navy, while United States's is the United States Navy.
Turkish Navy 🇹🇷
| Official Name | Turkish Navy |
| Total ships | 215 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 191 as of 2025 |
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United States Navy 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Navy |
| Total ships | 474 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 243 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
United States ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 71 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 11 | |
| Destroyers | 78 | |
| Cruisers | 18 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 33 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 58 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 83 | |
| Support ships | 81 | |
| Other ships | 36 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Turkey or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 474 ships compared to Turkey's 215 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Turkey or United States?
United States operates more submarines with 71 compared to Turkey's 18.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Turkey or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Turkey's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Turkey or United States?
United States operates 78 destroyers compared to Turkey's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Turkey or United States?
Turkey operates 24 frigates compared to United States's 1.
How do the Turkey and United States navies compare in size?
United States's navy is 2.2 times larger than Turkey's in terms of total ships (474 vs 215).