TCG Istanbul, the fifth ship of the MİLGEM project, which was implemented to strengthen the naval fleet with domestic ships, was launched two years ago. TCG Istanbul has now left the port for the first time and has been tested for navigation.TCG Istanbul, the construction of which started in 2017, draws attention with its 75% locality rate. TCG Istanbul, which is in the stowage class, has a length of 113 meters, a width of 14 meters and a displacement of 3 thousand tons.
It will carry out advanced air defense and surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare and outpost activities. SİPER Air and Missile Defense System will be integrated into TCG Istanbul. In addition, the National Vertical Launch Launcher System MIDLAS will be located at TCG Istanbul and will be able to fire the HİSAR missile. TCG Istanbul will enter the Naval Forces inventory this year.
TCG Istanbul features
- Class and type: Stacking class
- Displacement: 3,000 tons
- Length: 113.2 meters
- Width: 14.40 meters
- Water withdrawal: 4.05 meters
- Propulsion: 1 gas turbine, 2 diesels, 2 shafts
- Economic Speed: 14 knots (26 km/h)
- Maximum Speed: 29 knots (54 km/h)
- Range: 6,570 nautical miles (12,168 km) at 14 knots (26 km/h)
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