| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | TF2000 class |
| Builders | Istanbul Naval Shipyard Command/ITK |
| Operators |  Turkish Navy |
| Planned | 8 ships[4][5][6] |
| Building | 1[1][2][3] |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Anti-air warfaredestroyer |
| Displacement | 8300 tonnes[7] |
| Length | 149 m (488 ft 10 in)[21] |
| Beam | 21.3 m (69 ft 11 in)[8] |
| Draft | 5.75 m (18 ft 10 in)[9] |
| Propulsion | CODOG (2 x diesel + 2 x LM-2500 gas turbines)[4][5] |
| Speed | over 26knots (48 km/h; 30 mph)[10] |
| Complement | 180-210 (can accommodate up to 240) |
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TheTF-2000-class destroyer is a projectedanti-air warfareguided-missile destroyer currently undergoing development by the Turkish Naval Institute.[4] The class will provide survivability in the presence of aerial threat and also support mission functions such ascommand, control, and communications,reconnaissance,early warning,surface warfare,anti-submarine warfare andelectronic warfare. Moreover, once in service, the TF-2000s are slated to be an integral part of Türkiye's expeditionary strike groups centered around theTCGAnadolu LHD and the country's futureMUGEM-class aircraft carriers.
The construction of the firstTF-2000-class destroyer, the firstMUGEM-class aircraft carrier, and the firstMILDEN-class submarine began in the same day, on January 2, 2025.[1][2][3] The firstTF-2000-class destroyer and the firstMUGEM-class aircraft carrier are being built at theIstanbul Naval Shipyard,[1][2] while the firstMILDEN-class submarine is being built at theGölcük Naval Shipyard.[1][2] Large capital vessels like the TCGAnadolu and theMUGEM-class aircraft carriers require destroyer escorts to defend them against enemy aircraft, ships and submarines, a duty that will be undertaken by theTF-2000-class destroyers.
On 5 December 2007, the Defence Industry Executive Committee approved plans to build six ships of this class (4 fixed, 2 optional).[22] In January 2013, it was announced that Türkiye was planning to acquire a total of 8 TF-2000 destroyers, which was confirmed at the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) 2021.[5][6] With the realization of the project, it is intended to improve theanti-air warfare (AAW) capabilities of theTurkish Navy.[23]
In February 2011, thefeasibility studies of the submitted RFI documents were completed, stepping forward to the development of a project model.[22] Preliminary studies and the configuration of the platform were completed by the end of 2024, and the construction of the first ship began on January 2, 2025.[1] The project requires high-level engineering and technology applications and also a long term realisation period with novelproject management processes. Meanwhile, in-country development of the main sensor, multi-functionphased array radar has been achieved with the aim of maximum local content contribution, in close cooperation with universities,defense industry and national research institutions. With a similar project management approach implemented in theMILGEM project, the entire realisation period of the TF-2000 project also aims to nurture the in-country technology and engineering applications as well as the nationalisation of the critical systems for the national defence industry.[24]
The construction of the firstTF-2000-class destroyer started on 2 January 2025.[1][2]
These warships are multi-mission destroyers able to conduct anti-aircraft warfare (AAW) withSIPER surface-to-air missiles; tactical land strikes with GEZGIN cruise missiles; anti-submarine warfare (ASW) with towed array sonar, anti-submarine rockets, and ASW helicopters; and anti-surface warfare (ASuW) with Atmaca missiles.[25]
The TF-2000 will incorporate almost every technological achievement made by Türkiye in the field of naval systems in the last decade, including an indigenous vertical launch system (VLS) fitted with domestic surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) and Gezgin land-attack cruise missiles (LACMs), as well as directed-energy weapons including high-energy lasers (HELs).[citation needed]
These capabilities would allow the TF-2000 to engage high-value targets at ranges over 1000 kilometres away, using its land-attack cruise missiles, to establish anti-access or area denial zones, with various types of guided munitions ranging from 96VLS cells, and systems for defending friendly ships against enemy AShMs, using onboard high-energy lasers. The TF-2000s can also act as host platforms for unmanned systems, as they will include up to four missile-toting armed unmanned surface vessels (AUSVs), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). The TF-2000 will also likely be the first Turkish naval ship class to operationally deploy the indigenous Şahi-209 electromagnetic rail gun. The TF-2000 will boast an indigenous 127mm main gun, 1000+km-ranged Gezgin land-attack cruise missiles, 324mm Orka lightweight torpedoes, two Aselsan 35mmGökdeniz CIWS, two Meteksan Nazar high-energy lasers, chaff decoy systems, two weapon stations for UMTAS anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) and four remote weapon stations.[25][failed verification]
The class will feature an extensive radar and sensor suite of domestic origin to detect enemy targets, so that missiles can be directed towards them. They will include towed array sonar, multi-function radar, illumination/fire control radar, long range radar and electronic scanning systems.[25]
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