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We really do not need 12 Istifs. We need larger, maybe similarly equipped 16-32vls 8 ASM mid size frigates to replace older Gabyas that we can send over for long duties like off Libya.
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Maybe there is a flight 2 configuration
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Possibly they intend to sell 2 more istifs on the go remember 2 is already sold to Indonesia, thus adding 4 more to the orders.
On top of that, this also proves neither serial production of TF-2000 is as close as advertised.
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I fully agree with you. If the intention is to sail our flag in blue waters, then İstif class is a limited platform. Long endurance and open seas performance capable 135+ metres long 4500 to 5500 ton frigates are needed.
The aircraft carrier will need at least one may be two tepe class destroyers to accompany it. Also two mid class frigates that can sail in blue waters.
Gabya class frigates are specially built for ocean going duties. But their endurance regarding range is less than İstif and their endurance regarding going without replenishment is similar to İstif.
So we need a frigate that can go long without replenishment and withstand the arduous sailing conditions of open oceans.
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@Anmdt ’s last post makes sense.
They have sold 2 İstif ships already. So they need to replace those. Add 2 more with a view to sell (if not already promised to another country) . That makes 12 altogether.
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So İstif class frigates happened ideal platform for Turkish Navy as well as for others. Do we really need open ocean frigates?
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Well, you can extend that question to:
Do we really need Aircraft carrier?
Do we really need destroyers?
Did we really need an LHD.?
The simple answer to yours and to mine are NO!
We are not a rich country to spend 1.5 billion dollars on each destroyer and in excess of 4billion for a carrier.
We do not have overseas territories to protect. We do not have direct access to open oceans. So no need for ocean faring ships.
However there is a more complicated answer.
There is the issue of protecting our country’s air power beyond land-based airbases through a carrier.
Also to secure the long Mediterranean-Aegean-Blacksea coastline and protect critical maritime trade routes nearby or off shore, and fulfill strategic defense obligations for NATO in a more expanded capacity.
When majority of your neighbours are not your friends you need to have more say in global matters and exert your influence in regional matters.
Also there is the fait accompli situation that we already have an LHD.
We are already building a carrier and a destroyer. So it is only natural to ask for the correct and suitable ships that should accompany such platforms.
Already there is a base being set up in Somalia and a presence in Qatar. So small İstif frigates will not cut it.
