and the new 3100 tonnes CG-3100 from STM.
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I suppose this was recommended to Malaysian coast guard as the mothership, but somehow someone wanted to make Seft and Desan richer and asked/suggested for designing a hull from scratch.
The same hull can be used in smaller form, shorter like Ada class instead of being as long as Istanbul Class is. Got a hangar, more facilities.
I expected this one (but shorter, about 100 meters like Ada class) to be selected for CG programmes so that when CG needs a bigger platform in future they may operate bigger versions too.
The program was initially 600 tonnes CG cutter and lead into a design surpassing 1200 tonnes already. Knowing the tendencies and the idea of adding spare engines to be tested on board ( likely a CODOD since the main engines shall sail the ship at requirement points) the tonnage will safely exceed 1400 tonnes in final design.
Just got a skinny Ada class at 1800 tonnes, and scale from there on as CG may need in future is the smartest move. Why CG attempts to differ from TN?