Illuminator radar ?? Don't tell me they are going to use semi active missiles on İ class ?In the MILGEM-5 Project, the Warfare System Contract for the first frigate (Istanbul Class Frigate) to be designed and built nationally and locally was signed and entered into force in 2020. Unlike the systems in the previous MILGEM Corvette Platforms in the project, Illuminator Radar, ALPER Pulsed Type LPI Radar, Extended Band Electronic Warfare Suite, AKREP Fire Control Radar, PIRI Infrared Search and Track System, National Torpedo Launching System, FERSAH Hull Mounted Sonar, GÖKDENİZ Close-In Weapon System, CENK Search Radar, and National IFF System were included in the Configuration.
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Normally you need a radar for ciws and another for 76mm gun. But it says an illuminator radar AND Akrep FCR. If we consider Illuminator radar is for ciws or 76mm gun, Akrep itself is for guiding semi active missiles like ESSM B1. I hope I am getting it wrong..