Istanbul (F 515) is an Istanbul-class frigate of the Turkish Navy.

TCG Istanbul (F-515) at the Bosporus strait, during the naval parade for celebrating the centennial of the Turkish Republic, October 29, 2023.
History
Turkey
Name
  • Istanbul
  • (İstanbul)
NamesakeIstanbul
BuilderPendik, Istanbul
Laid down19 January 2017
Launched23 January 2021
Commissioned19 January 2024
IdentificationPennant number: F 515
Statusin active service
General characteristics
Class and typeIstanbul-class frigate
Displacement3,100 tonnes
Length113.2 m (371 ft 5 in)
Beam14.40 m (47 ft 3 in)
Draft4.05 m (13 ft 3 in)
Propulsion1 gas turbine, 2 diesels, 2 shafts
Speed
  • Economy: 14 kn (26 km/h; 16 mph)
  • Maximum: 29 kn (54 km/h; 33 mph)
Range6,570 nmi (12,170 km; 7,560 mi) at 14 kn (26 km/h; 16 mph)
Boats & landing
craft carried
2 x RHIB
Complement125
Sensors and
processing systems
  • 3D search radar
  • ASELSAN ALPER LPI Surface Radar
  • AKREP (AKR-D Block B-1/2) Fire Control Radar
  • Sonar
  • Combat Management System: GENESIS ADVENT
Electronic warfare
& decoys
Armament
Aircraft carried
Aviation facilitiesHangar and helipad

Construction and career

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Istanbul was laid down on 19 January 2017 in which the ceremony was attended by Turkish Defence Minister Fikri Işık and senior military officers, including Admiral Bülent Bostanoğlu, Commander of the Turkish Naval Forces. She was launched on 23 January 2021 by Pendik Naval Shipyard in Istanbul.[3][4] She was commissioned on 19 January 2024.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ https://www.savunmasanayist.com/milgem-i-sinifi-firkateyn/
  2. ^ https://www.savunmasanayist.com/ssbden-sapan-hava-savunma-fuzesi-mujdesi/
  3. ^ "TCG Istanbul (F-515) Turkey's First Indigenous Vessel". New defence order. Strategy. 2021-01-25. Retrieved 2021-03-12.
  4. ^ Ozberk, Tayfun (2021-01-23). "Turkey launches the lead ship of I-class frigates "Istanbul"". Naval News. Retrieved 2021-03-12.
  5. ^ "Mavi Vatan yerli ve milli sistemlerle korunacak". www.trthaber.com (in Turkish). Retrieved 2021-03-12.
  6. ^ Sabah, Daily (2024-01-19). "Türkiye delivers new ships, sea drone in fresh bolster for navy". Daily Sabah. Retrieved 2024-01-21.