TF-100 / LF-2400 Light Frigate
LF-2400 is a monohull Light Frigate, designed to perform offshore patrol, ASuW, ASW, air defence operations and act as command & control ship, equipped with conventional diesel propulsion system, conforming naval norms/standards and classification rules. This design has been developed in strategic partnership with STM A.S
TF-100 is another follow-on project of the MILGEM design. It is foreseen that 4 frigates will be built, and the first two will possibly enter service by 2030. It was first announced that the TF-100 ships will be the third batch of MILGEM design ships. However, the plans have changed as the procurement process proceeded slower than expected. Some other reasons for this change appear to be the procurement of LHD and the urgent need for air defense ships. There is not much information about the TF-100 project, and it is unknown whether it will continue or not. Nevertheless, the number of frigates is already declining, and the Turkish Navy needs new frigates to replace the old ones. Thus, our assessment is that the Turkish Navy will start building new frigates or destroyers right after TF-2000 project. The name of the project may be different than “TF-100” though.
LF-2400 has been designed for the following main tasks,
Acting as command&control ship and participating in selected offensive operations
Economic exclusive zone (EEZ) monitoring&surveillance
Naval and Law Enforcement applications
Coastal and offshore patrolling&monitoring
Air Defence Duties
Conducting anti-surface (ASuW) and anti-submarine (ASW) operations
Air, surface and sub-surface surveillance and sea control including helicopter operations
Engagement of surface, air and sub-surface targets
Naval Gunfire Support (NGFS)
Conducting Electronic Warfare (EW)
Protection Sealines linking harbors to open seas
Conducting special forces operations
Search and Rescue (SAR) operations
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| | Length (OA) | 108.00 m
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| Length (WL) | 100.10 m
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| Breadth (moulded) | 14.50 m
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| Draft (design) | 3.60 m
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| Displacement | 2350 t.
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| Fuel (F-76) | 320 t.
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| JP- 5 | 20 t.
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| Fresh Water | 40 t.
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| Machinery Main Components |
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| Main Engine | 4 x 5920 kW, high speed diesels
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| Propeller | 2 x shaft & CP Propellers
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| Diesel Generator | 3 x 600 kW
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| Max. Cont. Speed | 27 kn
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| Economical Speed | 15 kn
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| Endurance | 5000 nm at 15 kn
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| operability | Full operability at sea state 5, with limitations at sea state 6 active antirolling system<
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| Sensors | Full 3-Dimensional Combat Management System
3D Surface and air Search Radar/IFF
ARPA/LPI Navigation Radar
Fire Control Radar with EO Suit (TV/IR,LRF)
E/O Director
Electronic Warfare System (EWS)
Laser Warning System
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| Weapons |
SSM Launching System
SAM Launching System
1 x Forward Main Gun
2 x 12,7 or 20 or 30 mm Stabilized Platform Guns
CHAFF RF/IR Decoy Control and Launching System
Torpedo Launching System (triple launcher Port&Stbd)
Hull Mounted Sonar (HMS)
Towed Array Sonar (TAS) Reserve Volume
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| Ship Equipment |
2 x RHIB & life raft
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| Aviation | Helicopter Platform & Hangar
Helicopter deck & hangar for day & night landing/take off of helicopters up to 10 t.
JP-5 & HIFR system
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| Complement |
Comfortable accommodation for 99 crew (including air crew)
Galley, dry provisions, freezing rooms, wardroom/mess halls, offices, etc.
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