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What is a Test Block?:unsure::unsure::unsure:
A test block is manufactured and built prior to the actual submarine blocks, to test construction tolerances (shift from the actual circle), welding quality, welding distortions and heat affected zones. Also testing post-welding strength of the material and consistency of the construction rigs. Primarily a plain structural part of the pressure hull to ensure that it is suitable for bearing the crush depth. However, the section is less likely to be submerged.

There has been quite many of the tests prior to this, can't tell exact numbers but both welding material, base material (high yield class steel) and support rings and sub-assemblies had gone through tests.

Now it is finally time to ensure the rigs can manufacture as near as perfect circle pressure hulls with least amount of residual stress and deformations, with acceptable welding quality. The test block may also be used for later constructiones unless that it has been scrapped for some of the tests.

The test block has been in construction for weeks, or months, yet they are announcing it now.
 

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So this one is new Hisar class OPV ? İt looks like smaller version of istanbul class with in front VLS .
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Yes, with as many as possible Aselsan components (light ESM, STAMP, Sonar, Torpedo countermeasures and et al.). 8 will be of this version, however contracts are signed for 2 + 2 options, by two shipyards. Dearsan (leading Ozata and Desan for all contract stage), and Istanbul Naval Shipyard.
 

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Yes, with as many as possible Aselsan components (light ESM, STAMP, Sonar, Torpedo countermeasures and et al.). 8 will be of this version, however contracts are signed for 2 + 2 options, by two shipyards. Dearsan (leading Ozata and Desan for all contract stage), and Istanbul Naval Shipyard.
They signed a contract for the remaining four ships with ASFAT at IDEF
 

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For me having a domestic sub with VLS and AIP is a one of the 4 strategic pillars among our current projects with KAAN, AC and TF 2000.... which will represent the pinnacle of technology level we have achieved so defintly worth waiting
Dont forget missile technology.
 

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Asfat has no shipyard, they are the contractor - wrapper for Istanbul Naval Shipyard.
i know i just wanted to say that at least 6 are under contract to be build, 2 are under construction with dearsan and 4 are to be decided and an option for 2 more.
 

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