Think of TF-2000 as a three-block program. Currently we are preparing for construction of 4 that will make the middle-tier AAW Destroyer functions. It will have a block with less weapon, sensors and multi-mission capabilities (through a multi-mission bay) version and an enlarged higher block version with more sensors, and better EW capability.
The outfitting is the most difficult stage of all. Looking at these pictures, I can't figure out if they have used fitted out blocks like Istanbul Naval Shipyard is capable of. I would say towards the end of the year we can see them fully outfitted and delivered to Navy in H1, and H2 2026 (or more like not commissioned but manned by Navy) and H1 2027 for the third. 6 months off seems plausible to me. Add 6 to 12 months per ship for sea trials and testing. 6 months offset is considered necessary due to logistics and manning the process of equipment installation / outfitting, port acceptance tests and so on.
| #Hull | Sails at (Sea Trial) | Commissioned |
| 1st | H1 2026 | H1 2027 |
| 2nd | H2 2026 | H2 2027 |
| 3rd | H1 2027 | H1 2028 |
| 4th | H2 2027 | H2 2028 |
| 5th | H1 2028 | H1 2029 |
| 6th | H2 2028 | H2 2029 |
| 7th | H1 2029 | H1 2030 |
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Intrinsically i have introduced a year delay and haven't assumed all three ships can be simultaneously outfitted. If all three shipyards are capable of carrying out simultaneous outfitting and organization of logistics and integration of components then the dates are achievable by maximum a year delay. As in, 2027 for first three, 2028-2029H1 for remaining 4 is safely achievable.STM - Cumhurbaşkanı Erdoğan MİLGEM Fırkateynlerinin İnşasını Başlattı
Cumhurbaşkanı Erdoğan, MİLGEM projesinin 6-7-8. fırkateynlerinin sac kesim törenini gerçekleştirdi. Haberin detaylarını incelemek için tıklayınız.
April 2023, all three ships’ steel cutting was done at the same time. It was then stated by RTE that within 36 months all 3 ships would be delivered to the Navy. According to this statement the 1st, 2nd and 3rd ships on your list, all should be delivered to the navy before April 2026. (the attached X message actually states that the first 3 ships will be delivered in 2026. Remaining ship to be delivered in 2027)
I wonder if those pictures are old and dated. And in reality the production is far ahead of what is portrayed in the pictures!
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Yunan Bakan ABD’nin LCS teklifine karşı çıktı | SavunmaSanayiST
Yunan Savunma Bakanı Nikos Dendias, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri’nden Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) tedarikine yönelik teklifini reddettiğini açıkladı.
Unbelievable they really want free ships, the US American is not master of their own country and politics.
The whole system is run by Armenians, Greeks or Jews. If I were the Americans I would make it clear that the United States is not a proxy of country XY just because some of your people live here. That was a big mistake that the majority of the turkish diaspora did not go to America but to Germany which has absolutely no weight.
This wouldn't have been the first time they get something US decided to discard, they got bloody amphibious vehicles that drowned US marines because they were free.
What about other MLU of barbaros class ? 5+ years and only 1 ship modernised ?!
While i recall another design (MHV) of Dearsan was also going to be ordered with Voith propeller, this one seems to have no Voith but Schötel or Electric Azimuth drives.Finally our first look to the new MCMV. I'm seeing a Marlin USV!
What's that? We need a new glossary for all these, it's getting harder to catch up...
NG-Mine HunterWhat's that? We need a new glossary for all these, it's getting harder to catch up...
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We knew for some time Dearsan was awarded the next 4 Hisar Class OPVs, but here's a confirmation from İbrahim Sünnetçi as well.
"DEARSAN was assigned as the Main Contractor in the HİSAR Class ADKG and National Mine Hunting Ship Projects within the framework of the SSİK Decision."
It should be Sancar, as it was the one that had mine countermeasure mentioned among its missions on SSB's website; unless something changed since they updated it, of course.
What's the difference between the two?
Possible but one shown on the model is the Marlin without the "catamaran addons".
Technically, yes, they have overlapping purposes, and Mine Hunters are the past, while Countermeasure Ships are the future trend.
