SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Lead ship of the İstif-class (I-class) frigate program, Türkiye's first indigenous frigate design. Features advanced AESA radar, vertical launch systems, and integrated combat management. Displaces approximately 3,000 tons with stealth-optimized hull design. Commissioned in January 2024.
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TCG İstanbul (İstif Sınıfı) - STM (Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik)
ADVANTAGES
- First Turkish indigenous frigate design
- Atmaca indigenous anti-ship missile
- Mk41 VLS for ESSM
- Gokdeniz CIWS terminal defense
- CAPTAS-4 variable depth sonar
DISADVANTAGES
- First-of-class developmental risk
- 16-cell Mk41 VLS is limited
- Turkish supply chain dependency
- Atmaca not yet fully combat-proven
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CREW112
BEAM M14.4
SENSORSMART-S Mk2 Lite 3D Radar, CAPTAS-4 Sonar
ARMAMENTMk41 VLS (16-Cell ESSM), 2x4 Atmaca SSM, 76mm OTO Melara, Gokdeniz CIWS, 2x Triple Mk 32 Torpedo Tubes
LENGTH M113.2
RANGE NM3500
PROPULSIONCODOG: 1x GE LM2500 + 2x MTU Diesels
SPEED KNOTS29
DISPLACEMENT TONNES3450
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