The G class (Turkish: ''Gabya sınıfı fırkateyn(ler)'') is one of the

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classes of the

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. They are extensively modernized versions of ex- guided-missile frigates of the

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, mainly designed for air defense with a weapons configuration that is optimized for general warfare.

Modernization

The G-class frigates have undergone a major modernization program which included the retrofitting of a Turkish digital combat management system named GENESIS (''Gemi Entegre Savaş İdare Sistemi''). The system was designed and implemented jointly by the Turkish Navy and HAVELSAN, a Turkish electronic hardware systems and software company. The first GENESIS upgraded ship was delivered in 2007, and the last delivery is scheduled for 2011. The GENESIS advanced combat management system includes the following characteristics and abilities: * A modern and reliable system * High performance * Open architecture * Capacity of tracking more than 1,000 tactical targets * Modern digital sensor data fusion * Automatic threat evaluation * Weapon engagement opportunities *

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/22 system integration The modernization program also includes: * The addition of an 8-cell

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for

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, including the upgrade of the Mk-92

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* The retrofitting of a new advanced SMART-S Mk2 3D air search radar to replace

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* The addition of a new long range

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The Mk-41 VLS will be fitted in front of the Mk.13 launchers, similar to their installation on the s of the

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, which are Australian-built derivatives of the ''Oliver Hazard Perry''-class frigates. TCG ''Gediz'' became the first ship in the class to receive the Mk 41 VLS installation. The "short hull" ex-''Perry'' class frigates that are currently being operated by the Turkish Navy were modified with the ASIST landing platform system at the Istanbul Naval Shipyard, so that they can accommodate the

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helicopter.

Ships

* ex- * ex- * ex- * ex- * ex- * ex- * ex- * ex- In addition the ex- was sold to the Turkish Navy as a parts hulk

References

External links

Official Turkish Navy Website

Turkish NavyTurkishnavy.net: First Turkish Perry with the Mk-41 VLS
{{Ship classes of the Turkish Navy Frigate classes

Modernization

Ships

See also

References

External links