Anadolu Shipyard will construct two amphibious tank landing ships (LST) for the Turkish Naval Forces. The ships, equipped with contributions from local companies such as ASELSAN, HAVELSAN, and İŞBİR Elektrik Sanayi AŞ, will offer extensive capabilities for various military and logistical operations. The LSTs will enhance the operational capacity of the navy with their helicopter platform, high accommodation capacity, and advanced defense systems. The construction is expected to take approximately four years for the first ship and four and a half years for the second.

Project and Collaborations

• Construction Firm: Anadolu Shipyard will construct two LST ships for the Turkish Naval Forces.
• Collaborations: Contracts signed with ASELSAN for electronic systems, HAVELSAN for combat management systems, and İŞBİR Elektrik Sanayi AŞ for generators.

Technical Specifications and Capacities

• Dimensions and Speed: Length of 138.75 meters, width of 19.60 meters, and a maximum speed of 18 knots.
• Accommodation Capacity: Total capacity of 566 persons.
• Load Capacity: 1,200 tons; 1,100 m² indoor and 690 m² outdoor deck area. Capacity to carry 20 tanks.
• Helicopter Platform: Suitable for a 15-ton general-purpose helicopter.
• Landing Crafts: 4 LCVPs, each capable of carrying 8 tons of cargo or 40 persons.
• Defense and Security: Full protection against nuclear, biological, and chemical attacks. Equipped with a 3D search radar, navigation radar, laser warning system, electronic warfare alert system.

Operational Use

• Operational Areas: Black Sea, Marmara, Aegean, and Mediterranean Seas, international waters.
• Purposes: Transport of vehicles and personnel, command and control services, helicopter operations, fire support, emergency medical services.

Construction Timeline and Planning

• Construction Time: Approximately 4 years for the first ship, 4.5 years for the second.
• Delivery: Both ships to be completed and delivered within the specified timeframes.

Additional Information and Expectations

• International Interest: Following the success of the LCT project, interest in these ships increased, with plans to sell 15 more units.
• Local Industry Participation: The project will be realized with 70% local industry participation, aiming for approximately 50% SME contribution.