Turkey's "Istanbul" TCG Istanbul frigate is setting its course for a new journey laden with hope and aspirations. Its specialized crew has begun conducting marine tests, aiming to equip the ship with the necessary navigational experience before its official launch.
This frigate will serve as a significant training ground, providing its expert crew with a valuable opportunity to develop their skills and learn the latest defense and marine technologies. The launch of the "Istanbul" frigate will mark a crucial turning point in Turkey's defense industry, enabling the country to produce military ships from domestic and national resources.
The standout feature of the "Istanbul" frigate is its ability to launch missiles and domestically-made vertical launch systems. It has a vertical launch system that can fire domestically-produced missiles, thereby enhancing its capabilities in boosting national defense and participating in protection operations against maritime threats. It's worth noting that Turkey is one of the few countries that possess the ability to produce advanced missile launching systems.
The "Istanbul" frigate is a model of a bright future, as most of its parts were domestically manufactured, reinforcing Turkey's vision of achieving a fully independent defense industry.
Specifications of the Turkish "Istanbul" Frigate
The "Istanbul" frigate is distinguished by unique specifications and advanced technological systems, making it a pillar of strength for the Turkish navy. The frigate boasts the following features:
Displacement: 3000 tons.
Length: 113 m.
Width: 14 m.
Range: 170,000 km.
Speed: 54 km per hour.
The frigate also includes advanced systems and radars that contribute to achieving excellent performance and tactical superiority, including:
The GENESIS ADVENT combat management system.
The three-dimensional Smart-S Mk2 search radar.
AKR-D radars for weapon and fire control.
LPI navigation radar.
Advanced electronic warfare and reconnaissance systems such as ARES 2N ESM and AREAS-2N ECM.
The Piri IRST system for infrared search and tracking.
In addition, the frigate carries a potent arsenal of weapons that include:
16 Atmaca anti-ship missiles.
64 multi-purpose missiles for air defense and ground attack, with 16 platforms for vertical missile launch.
Two 324 mm dual torpedo launchers.
A multi-task 76 mm caliber gun.
A 35 mm caliber Gokdeniz gun.
With its advanced capabilities and innovative technologies, the "Istanbul" frigate far surpasses expectations. It represents a strong boost to Turkey's maritime and defensive capabilities in the future.
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