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Turkey Military Strength

Authored By Staff Writer | Last Updated: 12/4/2012

Turkey maintains one of the largest militaries on the Asian continent.

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The values showcased below are all considered for the final GFP ranking recognized as the "Power Index" (abbrv: "PwrIndx"). Several values (not shown nor disclosed) are added into the GFP formula to determine exact placement in the final GFP ranking. PwrIndx scores are judged on a perfect value of "0.0000" with the United States leading the way with a PwrIndx score of "0.2461". Bonuses and penalties are added to each nation as needed while landlocked countries (ex: Austria) are not penalized for lack of a standing navy.


A total of 68 countries make up the GFP ranked list.

Turkey
PwrIndx: 0.7059
11

 MANPOWER

 Total Population: 79,749,461 [2012]
 Available Manpower: 41,637,773 [2011]
 Fit for Service: 35,005,326 [2011]
 Reaching Military Age Annually: 1,370,407 [2011]
 Active Frontline Personnel: 612,900 [2011]
 Active Reserve Personnel: 429,000 [2011]


The indigenously-designed Altay Main Battle Tank figures prominently into Turkish Army plans going forward. Image courtesy www.RunawayStudios.com.

 LAND SYSTEMS
Tank value includes MBT, light tanks and tank destroyer systems, wheeled or tracked.

 Tanks: 4,460 [2012]
 Armored Fighting Vehicles: 7,133 [2012]
 Self-Propelled Guns: 1,500 [2012]
 Towed Artillery Pieces: 1,741 [2012]
 Rocket Projectors (MLRS): 406 [2012]
 Portable Mortar Systems: 8,840 [2012]
 Portable AT Weapons: 47,025 [2012]
 Logistical Vehicles: 23,691


Growing local developments such as the TAI Anka UAV will make for Turkish military power no longer dependent on the West.

 AIR POWER
Includes fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft from all branches of service.
All aircraft types accounted for including UAVs, transports, gunships, recon, naval, trainers, etc...

 Total Aircraft: 1,512 [2012]
 Helicopters: 570 [2012]

 NAVAL POWER
Aircraft Carrier value does not include helicopter carrier-type vessels.

 Total Strength: 183 (includes auxiliaries)
 Aircraft Carriers: 0 [2012]
 Frigates: 17 [2012]
 Destroyers: 0 [2012]
 Corvettes: 7 [2012]
 Submarines: 14 [2012]
 Coastal Craft: 43 [2012]
 Mine Warfare: 20 [2012]
 Amphibious Assault: 45 [2012]

 RESOURCES (PETROLEUM)

 Oil Production: 45,740 bbl/day [2012]
 Oil Consumption: 579,500 bbl/day [2011]
 Proven Oil Reserves: 270,400,000 bbl/day [2012]

 LOGISTICAL

 Labor Force: 26,690,000 [2012]
 Merchant Marine Strength: 629 [2012]
 Major Ports and Terminals: 9
 Roadway Coverage: 352,046
 Railway Coverage: 8,699
 Serviceable Airports: 98 [2012]

 FINANCIAL (in USD)

 Defense Budget: $18,687,000,000 [2012]
 External Debt: $306,700,000,000 [2011]
 Reserves of Foreign Exchange and Gold: $88,210,000,000 [2012]
 Purchasing Power Parity: $1,075,000,000,000 [2012]

 GEOGRAPHY (in km)

 Square Land Area: 783,562 km
 Coastline: 7,200 km
 Shared Border: 2,648 km
 Waterways: 1,200 km

Sources: US Library of Congress; CIA.gov/CIA World Factbook; EIA.gov; wikipedia.com; energy.eu; SIPRI.org. Some values estimated based on factors available when official sources are lacking.

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