Istanbul-class frigate
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The Istanbul-class frigates are a group of eight[2] multirole frigates currently being constructed for the Turkish Naval Forces.[9] Developed under the MILGEM national warship program as the I-class frigate, the Istanbul class is an enlarged version of the Ada-class anti-submarine corvette, with enhanced endurance and MDAS Vertical Launching System (VLS) for multi-role capability.[7] On 19 January 2017, Turkish Navy held a ceremonial steel cut for the lead ship TCG Istanbul (F 515).[10] Istanbul was laid down on 3 July 2017 and launched on 23 January 2021.[11][7]
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TCG Istanbul (F-515) at the Bosporus strait, during the naval parade for celebrating the centennial of the Turkish Republic, October 29, 2023. | |
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Name | Istanbul class |
Builders | Istanbul Naval Shipyard |
Operators | Turkish Naval Forces |
Preceded by | Barbaros class |
Built | 2017–present |
In commission | 2024-present |
Planned | 8[1][2] |
Building | 3 |
Completed | 1[3] |
Active | 1 |
General characteristics | |
Type | Multirole frigate |
Displacement | 3,100 tonnes |
Length | 113.2 m (371 ft 5 in) |
Beam | 14.40 m (47 ft 3 in) |
Draft | 4.05 m (13 ft 3 in) |
Installed power | 4 x 560kw Generator[4] |
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Range | 5.700 nmi (10.556 km; 6.559 mi) at 14 kn (26 km/h; 16 mph)[4] |
Boats & landing craft carried | 2 x RHIB |
Complement | 123[4] |
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