DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
Fragatas MEKO 200TN Track IIB actualizadas de la Armada Turca que reciben una modernización a mitad de vida con sistemas de combate, sensores y armas modernos. La MLU incluye un nuevo radar, sonar, suite de guerra electrónica e integración de sistemas de armas autóctonos, incluyendo misiles antibuque Atmaca.
OPERADORES (1)
Türkiye
8ACTIVO
FABRICANTE
Various
VER TAMAÑO COMPLETO
Barbaros Sınıfı (MLU) - Various
VENTAJAS
- MLU upgrade adds Mk-41 VLS for ESSM — significant air defense upgrade
- Harpoon Block II anti-ship missiles extend maritime strike capability
- Integrated with Turkish naval C2 and Link 16
- RAM close-in defense provides point defense against anti-ship missiles
- Extended service life at fraction of new-build cost
DESVENTAJAS
- Hull is 30+ years old — corrosion and structural fatigue concerns
- Limited VLS cells compared to newer frigates
- No ASW helicopter hangar in MLU configuration
- Aging combat management system even after upgrade
- Being replaced by TF-2000 AAW frigate program long-term
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
CREW180
TYPEModernized Guided-Missile Frigate
RADARSMART-S Mk2 3D + GIRAFFE 4A
RANGE4,100 Nm At 18 Knots
SPEED32 Knots
LENGTH116.5 M
ARMAMENT1x 127mm OTO Melara; ESSM (32-Cell Mk-41 VLS); 8x Harpoon Block II; 2x Triple Torpedo Tubes; 1x RAM CIWS
PROPULSIONCODOG: 2x MTU Diesel + 2x GE LM2500 Gas Turbine
DISPLACEMENT3,100 Tonnes (Full Load)
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