New news continues to come from the MİLGEM project, which was initiated to meet the needs of the Turkish Naval Forces. In this context, the features of the TF-2000, which will be the air defense destroyer/destroyer that Turkey has wanted to add to its inventory for a long time, have been revealed. Here are the features and details of TF-2000…
The features of Turkey’s first combat ship, TF-2000, have been revealed!
After the frigates and corvettes produced within the scope of the MİLGEM project, TF-2000 comes in third place. The design process and road map of the ship were prepared by the Naval Forces Design Project Office. The prepared project was presented to the Commander of the Naval Forces, Admiral Ercüment Tatlıoğlu, during his visit. The moments of Admiral Tatlıoğlu and the Naval Forces Design Project Office team receiving information about the project were shared on Twitter.
In the post, the design of the TF-2000 was shown for the first time and the features of the ship were also shared. Accordingly, TF-2000 will be 149 meters long and 21.3 meters wide. 8 thousand 300 tons TF-2000, which has a displacement capacity, will have a speed of 26+ kts.
In addition, TF-2000 laser warning system, E/O beamer, electronic warfare system, ÇAFRAD, LPI/Navigation radar, GM close air defense system, MİDLAS Vertical Firing System, X-Band satellite combat, ADVENT battle management system, 25 mm STOP GÖKDENİZ will also have a close air defense weapon system (CIWS) and a low-frequency active sonar system.
TF-2000 features
- Dimensions:
- Full Length: 149 meters
- Width: 21.3 meters
- Draft: 5.75 meters
- Performance:
- Displacement: 8,300 tons
- Speed: 26+ knots
- Main Drive System:
- CODOG (2 x Gas Turbine, 2 x Fluid Turbine)
- Defense and Warfare Systems:
- Laser Warning System
- Electro-Optical Radiator
- Electronic Warfare System
- ÇAFRAD (Multi-Purpose Phased Array Radar)
- LPI/Navigation Radar
- GM Close Air Defense System
- MİDLAS Vertical Discharge System
- X-Band Satellite Battle
- ADVENT Combat Management System
- 25mm STOP (Stabilized Ball Platform)
- GÖKDENİZ Close Air Defense Weapon System (CIWS – Close-In Weapon System)
- Low Frequency Active Sonar
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