TCG İstanbul (İstif Sınıfı)

Overview

Lead ship of the İstif-class (I-class) frigate program, Türkiye's first indigenous frigate design. Features advanced AESA radar, vertical launch systems, and integrated combat management. Displaces approximately 3,000 tons with stealth-optimized hull design. Commissioned in January 2024.

Operators

• Türkiye

Related sea Weapon Systems

• JL-3 SLBM - Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (China)
• IAI Gabriel V - missile (Israel)
• Type 071 Yuzhao - amphibious (China)
• Akya - Heavy Torpedo (Turkey)
• Type 075 LHD - amphibious (China)
• Type 076 LHA - amphibious (China)
• Orka Class Submarine - submarine (Netherlands)
• Type 054A - frigate (China)
• Type 056A Jiangdao - corvette (China)
• AN/SPY-1 - Naval Multi-Function Radar (United States)