TCG Anadolu (L400)
Type: Amphibious Assault Ship
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: Türkiye
Manufacturer: Sedef Shipyard
Overview
TCG Anadolu is a multi-purpose amphibious assault ship and the flagship of the Turkish Navy. Originally planned to operate F-35B fighters, Turkey exclusion from the program led to a redesign emphasizing unmanned aerial vehicle operations, making it the world first dedicated UAV carrier. It can also conduct amphibious operations, humanitarian missions, and serve as a command ship.
Technical Specifications
| beam | 32 m |
|---|---|
| crew | 261 + 750 marines |
| range | 9,000 nm |
| speed | 20.5 knots |
| length | 231 m |
| aircraft | Bayraktar TB3, Kizilelma UCAV + helicopters |
| well_deck | 4x LCVP or 1x LCM |
| displacement | 27,436 tonnes (full load) |
Operators
- Türkiye
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