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
• Turkey

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