TF2000-class Frigate

The TF-2000 class Destroyer is a projected anti-air warfare destroyer currently undergoing development by the Turkish Naval Institute. The class will provide survivability in the presence of aerial threat and also support mission functions such as command, control, and communications, reconnaissance, early warning, surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare and electronic warfare. On December 5^th 2007, Defence Industry Executive Committee approved plans to build six ships of this class (four fixed, two optional). In January 2013, it was announced that Turkey was now planning to acquire a total of eight TF-2000 destroyers. With the realization of the project, it is intended to improve the anti-air warfare (AAW) capabilities of the Turkish Navy.

Specifications

• Type: Air Defense Destroyer
• Service Period: 2027-
• Characteristics:
  • Length: 545 feet (166.12 meters)
  • Beam: 71 feet (21.64 meters)
  • Draught: 16.3 feet (4.97 meters)
  • Displacement: 7,000+ tons
• Crew: 130-150
• Propulsion: 2 x gas turbines, 2 x diesel engines
• Range:
• Speed: 28+ knots
• Sensor Suite:
  • ASELSAN ÇAFRAD ÇFR Multifunction Radar
  • ASELSAN ÇAFRAD UMR Long Range Radar
  • ASELSAN ÇAFRAD AYR Fire Control Radar
  • ASELSAN ÇAFRAD IFF IFF System
• Countermeasures:
• Armament:
  • 1 x 5"/62-caliber Mk.45 Mod 4 naval gun
  • 1 x 64-cell Mk.41 VLS (fires RUM-139 VL-ASROC, RIM-156 SM-2ER Blk.IV, RIM-162 ESSM, Gezgin cruise missile)
  • 2 x 4-cannister AShM Launchers (fires Atmaca AShMs)
  • 1 x Mk.49 SAM Launcher (fires RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missiles)
• Aircraft Carried: 1-2 x Sikorsky S-70B2 Seahawk maritime helicopters

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