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Revision as of 13:18, 4 October 2006 by E104421 (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)G Class is one of the frigate classes of the Turkish Navy. They are all ex-Oliver Hazard Perry class of guided-missile frigates mainly designed for air defence with a weapons fit optimised for general warfare enough to do most jobs adequately. There are totally eight ships under G class in Turkish Navy under B class named as TCG GAZİANTEP (F-490), TCG GİRESUN (F-491), TCG GEMLİK (F-492), TCG GELİBOLU (F-493), TCG GÖKÇEADA (F-494), TCG GEDİZ (F-495), TCG GÖKOVA (F-496), TCG GÖKSU (F-497). These ships are now being upgraded under Genesis Modernization Project, which aims to develop modern tactical combat management systems using Turkish Navy's own expertise.
Basic Specifications:
Dimensions (Length-Beam-Draught): 135.6 x 13.7 x 8.5 m.
Displacement Tonnage (Full Load): 4100 t.
Propulsion: 2 x GE LM 2500 Gas Turbines/41.000 HP/1 Propeller; 2 x Auxilary propulsion units for maneuver at the bow.
Maximum Speed: 30 kts.
Range: 4500 nm. at 20 kts.
Complement: 19 Officer, 203 P/O and enlisted
Helicopter: AB-212, SeaHawk (ASW/EW/ASuW)