Some Turkish Future Naval Projects

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This is my first post here with attachments and stuff so thanks in advance for understanding my mistakes..

Turkish Future Naval Projects have already been announced in recent years by SSM. According to time and fund schedule, Turkey is stepping forward to develop future naval technologies step by step.

Now, I want to introduce some design work of STM (designer company of Milgem).

Turkish Future Tank Landing Craft-fast (LCT-f) program.
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Design, Purpose and Capabilities
LCT-f’ s main purpose, with the vehicle and personnel carrying capacity onboard, is;

* to provide flexibility and expedition during amphibious oprerations
* to perform peace support, humanitarian aid and public evacuation
* transportation services for civilian purposes

In order to carry out the tasks assigned, LCT-f has following capabilities;

* +20 knots maximum speed
* Minimum 400 n.miles endurance at +15 knots economical speed
* Operability at sea state 4
* Reduced Radar Cross Section (RCS)
* 2 x 25 mm Stabilized Platform Guns (STOP)
* 2 x 12,7mm Machine Guns (STAMP)
* 420 m2 open deck area to carry +200 tons
* Ballistic protection

Main Particulars
Main Dimensions
Length overall : 73.23 m.
Length waterline : 68.81 m.
Max. Breadth : 12.16 m.
Draft : 1.68 m.
Tonnage
Displacement (full load) : 805 tons
Speed & Endurance
Max. speed : +20 knots
Max. cont. speed : +15 knots
Endurance : +400 n.m. at +15 knots

Sensors & Weapons

* Navigation Radar and Communication Systems
* 2 x 25 mm Stabilized Platform Guns (STOP)
* 2 x 12,7 mm Machine Guns

Main Propulsion

* 2 x 2000 kW, medium speed diesels
* 2 x shafts & FP Propellers

 

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Landing Platform Dock - LPD (Levent Class)...

If Turkish Navy prefer LHP instead of LHD, Design of Dokdo class LHP can assess for this tender...
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Design, Purpose and Capabilities

Levent Class LPD’s main purpose, with the personnel, vehicle, helicopter and load carrying capacity onboard, is;

* to improve force projection capability
* to provide flexibility and expedition during amphibious oprerations
* to perform peace support, public evacuation, humanitarian aid and disaster relief operations, while accomodating and supporting a battalion size force and operations head quarters

In order to carry out the tasks assigned, Levent Class LPD has following capabilities;

* 18 knots maximum continous speed
* Minimum 6000 n.miles endurance at 14 knots economical speed
* Full operability at sea state 4, with limitations at sea state 6, active/passive antirolling system
* Amphibious Operations HeadQuarters
* Reduced Radar Cross Section (RCS)
* 2 x 40 mm twin guns
* 2 x Phalanx CIWS (fore and aft)
* 4 x 12,7mm Machine Guns (STAMP)
* Helicopter deck for 2 x 15-ton helicopters, hangar for 3 helicopters
* A dock to carry 4 LCMs (Landing Craft Mechanics) or 2 LCACs (Landing Craft Air Cushion)
* 25 tons hydraulic/telescopic crane
* An extensive sick-bay with 25 beds
* 1285 m2 vehicle garage, 25 tons vehicle elevator
* Two damage conrol zones; redundant propulsion, maneuvering and electrical systems

Main Particulars
Main Dimensions
Length overall : 171.66 m
Length waterline : 154.52 m
Max. Breadth : 27.00 m
Draft : 5.50 m

Tonnage
Displacement : 13500 tons

Speed & Endurance
Max. speed : 20.5 knots
Max. cont. speed : 18 knots
Economical speed : 14 knots
Endurance : +6000 n.m. at 14 knots
Tank Capacities
Fuel (F-76) : 700 tons
JP-5 : 200 tons
Fresh Water : 300 tons

Sensors & Weapons

* 2 x 40 mm twin guns
* 2 x Phalanx CIWS (fore and aft)
* 4 x 12,7mm Machine Guns (STAMP)

Main Propulsion

* 4 x 2500 kW, medium speed diesels
* 2 x shaft & CPP Propellers, 3.800 m diameter

Power Generation

Diesel Generators:

* Medium speed, 4 x 1500 kW

Emergency/Port Generator:

* 1 x 750 KW

Rescue Equipment

* One RHIB
* One 25-ton crane (at starboard side) on helicopter deck

Transportation Capacity

Helicopter Platform & Hangar:

* Helicopter deck for landing and take off of helicopters up to 2x15 tons; helicopter hangar for 3 helos

Vehicle Garage:

* Area : 1285 m2
* 25 tons elevator
* 1 x 5 tons gantry crane

Dock Capacity:

* 4 x LCM or 2 x LCAC

Ship Equipment

Loading Doors:

* 1x60 tons door (floatable) in the aft section and 1x60 tons at the starboard/port side (1x 60 tons fore door optional)

Accommodation

* Confortable accommodation for 805 crew
* Galley, dry provisions, freezing rooms, wardroom/mess halls, offices, CIC etc.
* Length of stay at sea : 30 days

Growth Capabilites

* Accomodation enlargement
* Tankage/storage expansion capability

 

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Submarine Deep Rescue Ship (MOSHIP-TR1)

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Design, Purpose and Capabilities
MOSHIP-TR1's main purpose, with the installed and necessarily loaded deep rescue
equipment/systems onboard, is;

* to provide life support to the crew of a damaged submarine
* to rescue them (up to 600 m. depth ) in maximum 72 hours
* to handle rescue and salvage operations for surface ships
* to provide subsea repair works and wreck removal

In order to carry out the tasks assigned, MOSHIP-TR1 has the following capabilities;

* 18 knots maximum continous speed
* Minimum 4500 n.miles endurance at 14 knots economical speed
* Position keeping at 4 knots current and sea state 4, Dynamic Auto-Pilot System (DAPS)
* Full rescue ability at sea state 5, with limitation at sea state 6, active antirolling system
* Helicopter platform for 35 tons helicopter, for day and night operations
* A clear aft deck area of 311 m2, ready for U.S. Submarine Rescue and Diving Recompression System
(SRDRS) or NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS) or a Submarine Rescue Vehicle (SRV)
* An A-frame and a hydraulic/telescopic crane, both for 35 tons
* Redundant diesel-electric propulsion, maneuvering and electrical systems
* Twin interconnected, SRV connectible pressure chambers for 32 people; an extensive sick-bay
* 2x12,7 mm. day/night auto-tracking stabilized platform machine guns (STAMP)

Main Particulars

Main Dimensions
Length overall : 89.80 m
Length waterline : 82.50 m
Max. Breadth : 20.40 m
Draft : 5.00 m

Tonnage
Displacement : 4447 tons

Speed & Endurance
Max cont. Speed : 18 knots
Economical speed : 14 knots
Endurance : +4500 n.m. at 14 kts.


Tank Capacities
Fuel (F-76) : 480 tons
Fresh Water : 400 tons

Main Propulsion

Propulsion and Ship service Generators:
Propulsion and Ship Service Diesel Generators, 5 x 1665 kW, medium speed
Propulsion Units:

* Azimuth Thrusters with electric motors, 2 x 3000 kW, 3.200 mm diameter
* Emergency Diesel Generator, 1x350 kW, high speed, air cooled

Rescue Equipment

* A clear aft deck area of 311 m2 Ready for Submarine Rescue and Diving Recompression System
(SRDRS) or NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS) or a Submarine Rescue Vehicle (SRV)
* A-frame for 35 tons to be used to transfer, launch and recover subsea vessels/equipment
* A hydraulic/telescopic crane of 35 tons to serve aft deck area
* Atmospheric Diving Suit (ADS), Emergency Life Saving Support (ELSS), Remotely Operated Vehicle
(ROV), Towed Side Scan Sonar (TSSS), Mc Cann Rescue Chamber
* One RHIB and two rescue boats
* 2 x 16 persons pressure chambers
* Helicopter deck for helicopters up to 35 tons
* A sick-bay with 4 beds, surgical intervention room and X-Ray room
* Subsea breathing air supply means

Sensors & Weapons

* Navigation Radar, Communicaton Systems and Underwater Telephone
* 2 x 12,7 Machine Guns (STAMP)

Ship Equipment
Maneuvering: Aft propulsion azimuth thrusters,

* 2 x 3000 kW, 3.200 m diameter, 360º steerable

Bow thruster: Rectractable azimuth bow thruster,

* 1 x 1500 kW, 2.100 m diameter, 360º steerable

Anchoring, Mooring and Towing Equipment:

* 145 tons bollard pull
* 2 x 2.8 tons anchor, chain and winch
* 4 x 1.25 tons light anchoring system and winches
* 1 x 8 ton self tensioned towing winch

Accommodation

* Comfortable accommodation for own ship crew, rescue personnel and saved crew of 137 in total
* Galley, dry provisions, freezing rooms, 4 x wardroom/mess halls, offices, CIC, Briefing room etc.

Growth Capabilites

* Higher accomodation
* Tankage/storage expansion capability

 

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Offshore Rescue / Towing Ship (RTR-128)
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Design, Purpose and Capabilities
RTR-128 Rescue/Towing Ship's main purpose, with the rescue equipment/systems installed onboard, is;

* to handle rescue and salvage operations for surface ships, to provide support for such operations
* to provide life support to the crew of a damaged submarine up to 600 m. depth, to provide support for rescue operations
* to handle subsea repair works, wreck removal
* to intervene with ship fires and sea-pollution
* to rescue crew of air vehicles landed/fallen into the sea
* to tow targets, to recover targets and torpedos during naval exercises

In order to carry out the tasks assigned, RTR-128 Rescue/Towing Ship has the following capabilities;

* 18 knots maximum continuous speed; minimum 4500 n.miles endurance at 14 knots economical speed,
* Position keeping at 4 knots current and sea state 4, Dynamic Auto-Pilot System (DAPS)
* Full rescue ability at sea state 5, with limitation at sea state 6; active antirolling system
* Five firefighting water/foam cannons
* A clear aft deck area of 256 m2, hydraulic/telescopic crane for 12 tons
* Redundant propulsion, maneuvering and electrical systems
* Pressure chamber for 6 persons, an extensive sick-bay for diagnosis, treatment and medical attention
* 2x12,7 mm. day/night auto-tracking stabilized platform machine guns (STAMP)

Main Particulars

Main Dimensions
Length overall : 84.40 m
Length waterline : 77.50 m
Max. Breadth : 18.00 m
Draft : 5.00 m

Tonnage
Displacement : 3760 tons

Speed & Endurance
Max cont. Speed : 18 knots
Economical speed : 14 knots
Endurance : +4500 n.m. at 14 kts.

Tank Capacities
Fuel (F-76) : 360 tons
Fresh Water : 350 tons

Main Propulsion

* 2 x 3000 kW, medium speed diesels
* 2 x CP Propellers, 3.000 m diameter, with Chord Nozzle

Power Generation
Ship Service Generators:

* Diesel Generators, 4 x 750 kW, medium speed
* Shaft Generators, 2 x 2000 KW

Rescue Equipment

* A clear aft deck area of 256 m2
* A hydraulic/telescopic crane of 12 tons to serve aft deck area
* Atmospheric Diving Suit (ADS), Emergency Life Saving support (ELSS), Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), Side Scan Sonar (TSSS), Mc Cann Rescue Chamber
* One RHIB and two rescue boats
* Pressure chamber for 6 people
* A sick-bay with 4 beds, surgical intervention room and X-Ray room
* Subsea breathing air supply means
* 5 x firefighting water/foam cannons

Sensors & Weapons

* Navigation Radar, Communicaton Systems and Underwater Telephone
* 2 x 12,7 Machine Guns (STAMP)

Ship Equipment
Rudders: Twin blades
Stern Thrusters: Transverse tunnel thrusters, 2 x 1000 kW, 2.000 m diameter
Bow thruster: Rectractable azimuth bow thruster, 1 x 1500 kW, 2.100 m diameter, 360º steerable
Anchoring, Mooring and Towing Equipment:

* 128 tons bollard pull
* 2 x 2.8 tons anchor, chain and winch
* 4 x 1.25 tons light anchoring system and winches
* 1 x 8 ton self tensioned towing winch

Accommodation

* Comfortable accommodation for own ship crew, rescue personnel and saved crew of 105 in total
* Galley, dry provisions, freezing rooms, 4 x wardroom/mess halls, offices, CIC, Briefing room etc.

Growth Capabilites

* A deck for landing and take off of helicopters up to 15 tons
* Higher accomodation
* Tankage/storage expansion capability

 

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Naval Training Ship (MBH1773)

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Design, Purpose and Capabilities
MBH1773 class Training Ship’s main purpose, with the capabilities carried on board is;

* to accommodate 60 cadets and their trainers, providing long term open seas training
* to show flag all around the World
* to serve as helicopter landing/take-off training platform
* to carry out Command&Control Ship tasks in wartime

In order to carry out the tasks assigned, MBH1773 class Training Ship has following capabilities;

* 21 knots maximum continous speed
* 4500 n.miles endurance at 15 knots economical speed
* Special Bridge, CIC, Radio Room, MCR, Damage Control and Fire Fighting Compartments for training
* Full operability at sea state 5, with limitations at sea state 6; fin stabilizers
* Reduced Radar Cross Section (RCS)
* 76 mm. or similar forward gun
* 2 x 12,7 or 25 mm. Stabilized Platform Machine Guns (STAMP/STOP)
* PDMS/CIWS, Sonar installation infrastructure
* Large helicopter deck for 15-ton helicopters +telescopic hangar
* Redundant propulsion and electrical system

Main Particulars

Main Dimensions
Length overall : 101.70 m.
Length waterline : 91.72 m.
Max. Breadth : 16.00 m.
Draft : 4.10 m.

Tonnage
Displacement : 2915 tons

Speed & Endurance
Max. cont. Speed : 21 knots
Economical speed : 15 knots
Endurance : 4500 n.m. at 15 knots
Sensors & Weapons

* Command&Control, Fire Control, Navigation and Communication Systems
* 1 x 76 mm. or similar forward gun
* 2 x 12,7 or 25 mm. Stabilized Platform Machine Guns (STAMP/STOP)
* CIWS/PDMS System (optional)
* Sonar System (optional)

Main Propulsion

* 2 x 5000 kW, high/medium speed diesels
* 2 x shaft & CP Propellers
* Auxillary Propulsion Unit

Power Generation
Diesel Generators:

* 4 x 735 kVA

Ship’s Boats

* One Service Boat, One RHIB

Helicopter Capability

* Helicopter deck for 15-ton helicopters, suitable for landing/take-off exercises; telescopic hangar

Accommodation

* Accommodation for 60 cadets, 108 crew and trainers
* Training Bridge, Training CIC, Training Radio Room, Training MCR, Damage Control and Fire Fighting Training Compartments, Classrooms
* Galley, dry provisions, freezing rooms, wardroom/mess halls, offices, CIC etc.
* Length of stay at sea: 30 days
* NBC Protection

 

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Here is the LPD design of Meteksan Defence of Turkey... Looks like Korean Dokdo... Meteksan is also a Turkish defence firm that is preparing itself for future naval projects of Turkey.

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SPECIAL OPERATIONS CRAFT (SOC)
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Description : SNR-SOC28 is a multifunctional fast transfer craft for the navies. Primarily, mission of the SNR-SOC is being a medium range insertion and extraction platform for Special Operations Forces in a low to medium threat environment. Secondarily, mission is Coastal Patrol and interdiction, specifically limited duration patrol and low to medium threat coastal interdiction.
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Specifications : DISPLACEMENT : 50 tons
LENGTH (Loa) : 28.00 m
BEAM (Moulded) : 6.00 m
DRAFT FORE (T) : 1.15 m
SPEED MAXIMUM : >50 knots
SPEED CONTINIOUS : >30 knots
RANGE (in 45 knots) : min 350 nautical miles
PROPULSION : 2 X (1790 kW @ 2400 rpm diesel enginee + water jet)

 

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FLEET REPLENISHMENT TANKER (FRT)
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Description : SNR-FRT is an innovative solution in order to support the long-range missions of naval forces. SNR-FRT is in position to refuel the fleet as well as the helicopters and also provide full logistic support in terms of any container packed equipment, replenishment and supplies.

Specifications : DISPLACEMENT : 19400 tons
LENGTH (Loa) : 145.00 m
BEAM (Moulded) : 21.60 m
DRAFT (T) : 8.6 m
SPEED MAXIMUM : >16 knots
SPEED CONTINIOUS : >14 knots
RANGE (in 14 knots) : min 6000 nautical miles
PROPULSION : 2 X (4600 kW @ 720 rpm diesel enginee + CPP)

 

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LANDING SHIP TANK (LST)

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Description : The new generation Landing Ship Tank (SNR-LST) is a fast amphibious vessel of upper-intermediate size with its significant armament power. She will play the major role of power projection with transporting huge quantities of fire support elements and marines in order to conduct amphibious raids. She also acts as a flag ship and logistic support vessel.

Specifications : DISPLACEMENT : 6440 tons
LENGTH (Loa) : 112.06 m
BEAM (Moulded) : 20.00 m
DRAFT FORE (Tf) : 2.50 m
DRAFT AFT (Ta) : 5.00 m
SPEED MAXIMUM : >18 knots
SPEED CONTINIOUS : >15 knots
RANGE (in 15 knots) : min 4000 nautical miles
PROPULSION : 2 X (4440 kW @ 1300 rpm diesel enginee + FPP)

 

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TF2000 Class Frigate

The TF-2000 class frigate is an anti-air warfare frigate design currently undergoing development by the Turkish Naval Institute for the Turkish Navy. It is the only Turkish Frigate class to utilize Directed Energy Weapons. On December 12, 2006, the Turkish Ministry of Defense approved plans to build six ships of this class (4 fixed, 2 options).

Armament
On 23 to 25 March 2009, the Undersecretary of Turkish Defence Industries, Murad Bayar, held talks with SAAB Bofors Dynamics of Sweden and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace of Norway for the production in Turkey of the RBS15 Mk.III/IV and/or Naval Strike Missile surface-to-surface missile systems, to be used on the TF-2000 and Milgem class warships of the Turkish Navy.

Missiles:

Harpoon and/or RBS15 Mk.III/IV and/or Naval Strike Missile (SSM)
RIM-156 SM-2 Block IV (SAM/SSM)
ESSM (SAM/SSM)
RAM (CIWS-PDMS)
VL ASROC (ASW)
Turkish naval cruise missile currently being developed by Roketsan

Directed Energy Weapons:

Laser Directed / Kinetic Energy Weapons
Directed Infrared Counter Measures

Torpedoes:

Mark 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes
Aircraft:

Sikorsky S-70B Seahawk and/or UAVs

 

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Turkey Specifies a Range of New Ships
Aviation Week's DTI | Andy Nativi | September 01, 2009
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This article first appeared in Defense Technology International.

GENOA - The Turkish navy has in a relatively short period of time gone from being a collection of hand-me-down ships to a service that is able to make its presence felt in regional waters with advanced vessels from foreign suppliers and, increasingly, local shipyards.

The navy is neither the largest nor wealthiest of Turkey’s armed services. Nevertheless, by carefully managing resources and subjecting suppliers to extensive certification tests, it is undertaking an expansion program that will upgrade or replace most of its surface fleet in coming years with a range of ships. It also plans to procure amphibious landing and transport vessels that will enhance force-projection and relief efforts.

As part of the expansion, the navy seeks more independence from foreign suppliers and, eventually, autonomy when it comes to developing ships, weapons and sensors. Efforts are underway to increase the capabilities of local shipbuilders through cooperative programs with foreign shipyards that call for a lead ship to be built abroad and sister ships built locally under license.

Turkish shipyards are, as a result, working on increasingly complex designs. Turkey has a robust commercial shipbuilding industry, which supports almost 40 shipyards, supplies a large merchant fleet and sells many vessels abroad. Turkey’s undersecretariat for defense industries wants to qualify 3-5 shipyards for naval vessels, with contracts awarded competitively.


The frigate Gelibolu is a former Perry-class vessel from the U.S. Navy. Turkey has 10 of these patrol boats and wants to modernize some of them. Photo: U.S. NAVY


At stake in the buildup is Turkey’s regional position and economy. The country faces potential threats from many directions: A resurgent Russia that seeks to reestablish spheres of influence in the north; the muddle of Middle Eastern politics and conflicts to the south; an historic rivalry with Greece in the west; and an unpredictable Iran to the east. Ninety percent of Turkey’s trade moves by sea and the navy must guarantee the passage of commercial ships, monitor 8,300 km. (5,157 mi.) of coastline and protect islands it claims in the Aegean.

Turkey’s navy is a 55,000-man force with a number of vessel types. The core surface fleet is made up of 19 frigates. These include German Meko 200 ships and former U.S. Navy Perry- and Knox-class vessels. There are also six corvettes from the French navy. Littoral operations make use of 25 fast-attack missile boats and a dozen patrol boats. The mine warfare force has a number of vessels for inshore, coastal and blue-water operations, most obtained second-hand from the U.S., France and Germany. The amphibious force is small and uses old ships, as do auxiliary and support units. The submarine corps has 14 boats of German design.

The construction of new vessels nearly matches the modernization of ships in service, which relies on foreign and local technology. The service is standardizing weapon systems, sensors and electronics across the fleet.

The navy, however, is not willing to take risks in modernization. While it trusts local shipbuilders to meet long-term commitments (the program may last 20 years), it does not do so without extensively testing designs before committing to orders. In submarines, the navy expects to rely on foreign designs due to the technical hurdles associated with their construction. Nevertheless, there is a desire to develop a submarine combat system, heavy torpedo and sensors locally.


Preveze submarine is one of eight Type 209/1400 boats in service. The navy is negotiating with HDW for Type 214 boats. Photo: U.S. NAVY


In February, the navy awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to upgrade four Perry-class and the first two Meko 200 IIA frigates. Requirements include installation of the Mk 41 vertical launching system (VLS), which will load Mk 25 quad-pack cells for Raytheon’s ESSM antiair/antimissile system, replacing the Standard SM-1 (supported by Raytheon) on the Perry. The Perry retrofit also involves a combat management system (CMS) based on the Genesis, developed by local manufacturer Havelsan with Raytheon (and initially aimed at the Knox frigates), which is to be installed on new Milgem corvettes. All Perry-class ships will have the Genesis CMS, though not all can receive the Mk 41. Two Knox-class frigates will be retired.

The navy is moving ahead with the ambitious TF-2000 antiair-warfare (AAW) frigate program (some experts say the vessels are really guided-missile destroyers), whose start has been postponed several times. The 6,000-plus-ton vessels, to be built by Golcuk Naval Shipyard, are a local effort with foreign partner assistance.

The timetable calls for completing the design by 2011, with a Batch I contract signed for two vessels in 2014, and commissioning in 2021 and 2022. Batch II, with three vessels, will proceed from 2023-28. Few details are known about weapons and sensors, but each ship will have 32 VLS cells, a Mk 41 launcher that fires Standard SM-2 and ESSM antiair missiles, two helicopters, a 127-mm. gun, antiship missiles and antisubmarine-warfare torpedoes.

The most important national program is the Milgem corvettes. The navy wants 12 ships (four on option), and in the process will replace six corvettes. The first-in-class ship, Heybeliada, was launched in September 2008 and will not be commissioned before 2011. The second, Buyukada, will undergo lengthy testing with a different weapon and sensor suite. There will be a gap between the first two corvettes and series production of an additional six and the option vessels. This is part of the navy’s “test before more buying” strategy. Each corvette displaces 2,000 tons, is 99 meters (325 ft.) long and capable of 30 kt. with a combined diesel and gas powerplant. Armaments include a 76-mm. Oto Melara gun, Boeing Harpoon antiship missiles, Raytheon Rolling Airframe Missile launcher, torpedoes and a helicopter.


Eight LCTs are among the amphibious craft planned. Photo: ADIK-FURTRANS CONCEPT


The navy’s fast-attack force relies on three Lurssen Kilic 57 boats from Germany and three Tufans (with three more planned), which are built in Turkey. There are also 10 Dogan Type 57 boats and eight former Jaguar boats, both from Germany, which have been rearmed with Penguin antiship missiles from Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace of Norway. Replacement of the Jaguars is underway following the acquisition of 16 patrol boats that will be delivered by local shipbuilder Dearsan starting in 2010. These 400-ton, 55-meter vessels will do 25 kt. The service is evaluating armament for the ships.

The submarine fleet has a version of the German Type-209 design. Six Atilay boats, Type 209/1200, which were to be refitted, will instead be replaced by six HDW Type 214s with air-independent propulsion systems, in a €2.5-billion ($3.55-billion) program. The 214s will be built locally, with initial delivery expected in 2015, and others at a rate of one every two years. Eight of the more modern Type 209/1400s will stay in service and could be modernized.

Turkey wants to expand its amphibious capabilities by acquiring large transport and assault platforms to support a marine brigade, which relies on old, small LSTs (landing ship-tanks) and LCTs (landing craft-tanks). The service wants amphibious craft that also deliver relief supplies. The country is earthquake-prone, and the government has ordered the services to improve relief capabilities. The goal is to acquire one or two LPDs (landing platform-docks), two LSTs and eight LCTs. A contract has been awarded to local builder Adik-Furtrans for the LCTs, which will be 1,200 tons and 80 meters long, capable of 20 kt. and able to carry 320 tons of cargo. The competition for the LSTs is in its final phase, with Adik battling RMK to supply the 5,000-ton, 18-kt. vessels, which will have a 1,200-ton cargo capacity and helicopter deck. LPD plans are moving slower, since the 20,000-ton vessels could be too big for local military shipbuilders. There is a need for a foreign partner to supply design and technical assistance.

Turkey’s navy needs modern support ships for effective operations in blue water. Plans call for acquiring a 10,000-ton submarine rescue ship, with a contract award planned for 2012, one or two 2,500-3,000-ton rescue and towing ships, with a contract expected next year, two fleet-replenishing ships and a research vessel that will replace or add to current support ships.

Mine warfare is a specialty of the Turkish navy, but budget priorities have for years forced the service to rely on old or second-hand vessels. This approach was reversed with the decision to acquire five Alanya-class coastal minehunters, with the first-of-class built by Abeking & Rasmussen of Germany. The next four will be constructed in Turkey. Additional minehunters could replace older types in service.

 

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That's quite a wide range of new ships.

I'm curious about the LSTs. That sort of ship is very unfashionable nowadays, with a general shift to dock ships (LHD/LPD/LSD) which can stand off from shore & land troops & equipment via helicopters & landing craft.

 

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That's quite a wide range of new ships.

I'm curious about the LSTs. That sort of ship is very unfashionable nowadays, with a general shift to dock ships (LHD/LPD/LSD) which can stand off from shore & land troops & equipment via helicopters & landing craft.

Agreed..But..Only %20 of the Aegean sea is suitable for LHD/LPD/LSD operations..The rest is full of small/medium sized islands..And as for Turkey`s conditions, if something happens there, and if they manage to clean the routes with adequate tools to those islands, with 4000 nautical miles of range those LSTs will do the job..

I mean i am not expert on strategy but most likely they want those LSTs for that purpose

 

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Do you know how many Milgem class missile corvettes Turkey is getting, I know that the Tf2000 Frigate is of the same project.

 

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Do you know how many Milgem class missile corvettes Turkey is getting, I know that the Tf2000 Frigate is of the same project.

Actually Milgem Project and TF2000 Frigate ( some experts say guided missile destroyer)Project are different projects..I think what you wanted to mention is F100 project because eight of the twelve MİLGEM class warships will be named the Ada class and will be classified as corvettes, while four of them will be named the F-100 class and will be classified as frigates. And the F-100 class frigates will be used as a testing platform for the new class of four indigenous AAW frigates of the Turkish Navy, known as the TF-2000 program..

I will add the details of these programmes

 

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MILGEM and F100 PROGRAM

Ada (English: Island) or MİLGEM class corvette, from the Turkish words Milli Gemi (National Ship), is the name of one of two Turkish national warship programs (the other being the TF-2000 project); the purpose of which is to build a modern littoral combat warship with indigenous capabilities, extensively using the principles of stealth technology in its design. Construction of the first MİLGEM class corvette, F-511 TCG Heybeliada, began on 26 July 2005. TCG Heybeliada was put to sea with a ceremony on September 27, 2008 (during which the construction of F-512 TCG Büyükada, the second MİLGEM class warship, also began) and is scheduled to be completed by 25 October 2010, when it will start undergoing full sea trials before being officially commissioned. F-511 TCG Heybeliada is expected to enter service in early 2011.A total of twelve MİLGEM class warships (eight corvettes and four frigates) will be built for the Turkish Navy, with possible exports to other countries
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Ada class corvette / F-100 class frigate

Eight of the twelve MİLGEM class warships will be named the Ada class and will be classified as corvettes, while four of them will be named the F-100 class and will be classified as frigates.

The F-100 class will feature a slightly larger hull and will be equipped with the Mk.41 VLS and ESSM, along with other additional systems for improved multi-role combat capabilities. The Mk.41 VLS (Vertical Launching System) is capable of firing RIM-66 Standard, RIM-162 ESSM and VL ASROC missiles, and the F-100 class frigates will be used as a testing platform for the new class of four indigenous AAW frigates of the Turkish Navy, known as the TF-2000 program. The experience and technological know-how gained with the Milgem project will play an important role in determining the design characteristics and the development process of the TF-2000 class frigates, as well as the selection of the systems and equipment which will be used on these ships.

Class overview
Name: MİLGEM (Ada class / F-100 class)
Building: 2
Planned: 12
General characteristics

Type: Corvette / Frigate
Displacement: 2,000 t
Length: 99.00 m
Beam: 14.40 m
Draught: 3.75 m
Propulsion: 1 gas turbine, 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 30,000 kW
Speed: Economy: 15 knots
Maximum: 29+ knots
Range: 3,500 nautical miles (6,480 km) @ 15 knots
Endurance: 21 days with logistic support, 10 days autonomous
Complement: 93 including aviation officers, with accommodation for up to 104
Sensors and
processing systems: Fire control: G-MSYS (GENESIS MİLGEM Savaş Yönetim Sistemi)
Search radar: SMART-S Mk2
Sonar: TBT-01 Other sensors: X-Band radar, fire control radar, navigation radar, LPI radar, sonar
Navigation and communication systems: Electronic Navigation, SatCom, ECDIS/WECDIS, GPS, LAN
Combat Management System: GENESIS (Gemi Entegre Savaş İdare Sistemi)
Navigation and ship control: EPKİS (Entegre Platform Kontrol ve İzleme Sistemi)
Integrated Platform Management System: Imtech UniMACS 3000

Electronic warfare
and decoys: EW radar, Laser/RF systems, ASW jammers, DG, SSTD

Armament: Guns:
1 x 76 mm (retractable for lower radar cross section, guidance by fire control radar and electro-optical systems), A position
2 x 12.7 mm Aselsan STAMP Stabilized Machine Gun Platform (guidance by Laser/IR/TV and electro-optical systems, automatic and manual modes), B position

Anti-surface missiles:
8 x Harpoon (and/or RBS15 Mk.III and/or NSM)
Anti-aircraft missiles:
21 x RAM (PDMS)
Mk.41 VLS for ESSM (F-100 class)
Torpedoes:
2 x 324 mm Mk.32 triple launchers for Mk.46 torpedoes

Aircraft carried: Hangar and platform for:
S-70-B2 Seahawk ASW helicopters
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)
Capability of storing armaments, 20 tons of JP-5 aircraft fuel, aerial refueling (HIRF) systems and maintenance systems

 

[T.C.P]

Actually Milgem Project and TF2000 Frigate ( some experts say guided missile destroyer)Project are different projects..I think what you wanted to mention is F100 project because eight of the twelve MİLGEM class warships will be named the Ada class and will be classified as corvettes, while four of them will be named the F-100 class and will be classified as frigates. And the F-100 class frigates will be used as a testing platform for the new class of four indigenous AAW frigates of the Turkish Navy, known as the TF-2000 program..

I will add the details of these programmes

You are right I mixed it with the F-100, Thanks for clearing it up.

 

[BronzePlaque]

Recent Turkish Navy Acquisitions:

6 x AIP Submarines
To be co-produced with HDW-MFI of Germany and Turkish Naval Shipyards/ASELSAN.
"Turkish industrial participation in the project will be worth around 80 percent of the total value of the deal", Defense Minister Vecdi Gönül (Turkey’s advanced submarine project goes to German companies)
The subs will also have sub-harpoon missile.

Retro-fitting of AIP propulsion for Type 209
The Turkish Civilian Procurement Department (SSM) is negotiating for the indegenous (cooperation with HDW of Germany) retrofiting of AIP propulsion systems into Turkey's fleet of 14 Type 209 subs.

2 more Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigates to Turkey from USAThe USA will be transfering two more long hull version Oliver Hazard Perry class Frigates to the Turkish Navy, this summer (. This brings the number to 10, as Turkey already has 8 modernized Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigates in its inventory ([url=http://www.turkishdailynews.com.tr/article.php?enewsid=111717]Hürriyet Daily News and Economic Review, Bringing you Turkish Daily News).
Like the other Oliver Hazard Pery's in the Turkish Navy inventory, they will undergo extensive modernization, which includes but is not limited to the following:

New GENESIS Digital Combat Management System
SM-2 version of the Standard Missile;
8 cell Mk-41 VLS for Evolved Sea Sparrow
Enhanced air search radar and long range sonar

After modernization they will be know as the G class FFG's.
See below for further info in relation to VLS system modernization.
The Oliver Hazard Perry glass frigates will be in use by the Turkish Navy, until the indegenous 5,500 ton TF-2020 AAW destroyer program enters into service.


Turkey orders more MK 41 VLS system kits for its Oliver Hazard Perry Class and MEKO class Frigates"The Government of Turkey has requested a possible sale of six MK 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) Baseline VII tactical modules and two sets of MK 41 VLS upgrade kits to modernize two MEKO Track IIA frigates, four ex-Perry Class FFG Frigates and to upgrade two MEKO Track IIB MK-41 VLS from baseline IV to baseline VII configuration. Included with the MK 41 VLS are the ship’s fire control system upgrades to allow for Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile capability, installation and testing, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistics personnel services, equipment operation and maintenance, personnel training and training equipment, support and test equipment, spare and repair parts, publications and technical documentation, launch system software development and maintenance and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $227 million" (http://www.dsca.mil/PressReleases/36-b/2008/Turkey_08-40.pdf)

Turkey has ordered 17, S-70 B Seahawk naval warfare helicoptersThe Turkish Navy has started receiving the 17 S-70 B Seahawk naval warfare helicopters it had ordered under a 2005 contract with Sikorsky Aircraft. They will be used with the modernized Frigates and MILGEM corvettes.

MRTP 70 FAC
Yonca-Onuk of Turkey has realeased new details of its composite hull, 70 knot capable (in sea state 5) 70m FAC. The Turkish Coast Guard and the Pakistani Navy is considering several orders.

 

[Sandhi Yudha]

Impressive designs. Will these projects only build for Turkish own navy, or will they also be marketed for export in the future?