TCG TCG Anatolia Anatolia or L-400, the construction period, in terms of the main configuration amphibious assault ship (LHD) is Turkey's first ship entered the classroom. It can also be used in amphibious operations in terms of its main formation. Work was started in 2014 for the construction of the ship, which will be the flagship of the Turkish Navy when its construction is completed. The design of the ship was based on the design of the Spanish Navy Juan Carlos I (L61). Built in line with the needs of the Turkish navy, TCG Anadolu will be able to hold 8 fully equipped helicopters. 1 battalion will be able to deliver the full-fledged soldier to the desired area. The ship, which has the convenience of intercontinental missions, is expected to actively continue its duties in the Black Sea, Aegean and Mediterranean.
About TCG Anadolu
TCG Anadolu will facilitate the take-off of warplanes with its 12-degree inclination, thus providing convenience in the use of aircraft other than helicopters. It is also planned to order the Lockheed Martin F-35B model, which can make short take-off and vertical landing, to take charge on the TCG Anadolu ship. The ship, which will be used as a multi-purpose amphibious assault ship, has the capacity to carry 1400 people. 1 amphibious battalion will be able to land in the desired region without the need for communication, combat and support vehicles. TCG Anadolu ship, which can accommodate 700 sea landing craft, apart from its 8-person amphibious force, will have a military hospital with a capacity of at least 30 beds, including an operating room, dental treatment units, intensive care and infection rooms. It is planned to be launched in 2021 and start working at the Naval Forces Command.
Technical Specifications of TCG Anadolu Amphibious Assault Ship
- Ship length and width: 232 × 32 m
- Maximum height: 58 m
- Maximum speed: 21 knots
- Movement ground: 9000 miles
- Heavy duty garage: 1410 m²
- Light duty garage: 1880 m²
- Ship pool: 1165 m²
- Hangar: 900 m²
- Flight deck: 5440 m²
- Fighter aircraft capacity: 6 combat aircraft
- Attack helicopter capacity: 4 T-129 Attack
- Also: 8 transport, 2 Seahawk helicopters
- Unmanned aerial vehicle capacity: 2
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