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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Istif-class frigate
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2021–
Quantity
10
Unit Price (current)
$500.0M
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · MODERN ERA
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$500.0M
Inflation: +%0
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification5MOD.5
- Hull Classificationfrigate
- Ship TypeMultirole frigate
- Builder / ShipyardIstanbul Naval Shipyard, Anadolu Shipyard, Sedef Shipyard, Sefine Shipyard
- Ships in Class10
- In ServiceYes
◈Displacement1MOD.1
- Standard Displacement3,100 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length (overall)113.2 m
- Beam14.4 m
- Draft4.05 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
- Total Complement123
◆Propulsion9MOD.9
- PropulsionCODAG
- Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)CODAG
- Number of Engines3
- Shaft Power2,240 kW
- Shafts / Screws2
- Top Speed29 kn
- Cruise Speed14 kn
- Range5,700
- Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament3MOD.3
- Main Gun76mm main gun
- Main Gun Calibre76 mm
- Main Gun Count1
⬢Missile Armament4MOD.4
- Anti-Ship MissilesATMACA
- Surface-to-Air MissilesHISAR
- SAM Maximum Range400 km
- Land-Attack Cruise MissilesYes
▲Underwater Warfare3MOD.3
◎Aviation3MOD.3
- Flight DeckYes
- Fixed-Wing Aircraft0
- UAV CapabilityYes
◈Sensors & Combat Systems6MOD.6
- Air-Search RadarCenk-400N
- Surface / Fire-Control RadarALPER-200N
- Phased-Array RadarYes
- Combat SystemADVENT
- Aegis / EquivalentNo
- Electronic WarfareYes
▣Survivability1MOD.1
- Hull Materialsteel
◇Cost1MOD.1
- Unit Cost500 USD
◆Fleet Status4MOD.4
- Completed3
- Active1
- Under Construction5
- Planned10
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2021Production started
5
years in service
10
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
Istif-class frigateSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 2 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
FRIGATES RANKING Frigates · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
34FRIGATES14MODERN ERA · FRIGATES33TURKEY · ALL WEAPONS12PRICE · FRIGATES65PRICE · ALL WEAPONS69PERFORMANCE/PRICE · FRIGATES
ⓘ Rankings are within theFrigatescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
Combined diesel-electric and gas propulsion system integrating diesel engines for cruising and gas turbines for high-speed operation.
Military action involving the use of electromagnetic spectrum to disrupt, deceive, or destroy enemy electronic systems.
The upper deck of an aircraft carrier, equipped for aircraft takeoff, landing, and maintenance operations.
Sonar system installed on the hull of a ship, used for underwater detection and navigation by emitting and receiving sound waves.
Cruise missiles designed to strike land targets from naval platforms, typically launched from ships or submarines.
Radar system using multiple small antennas whose signals are combined to create a steerable beam without physical movement, enabling rapid scanning and tracking of multiple targets.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle: a remotely piloted or autonomous aircraft used for reconnaissance, surveillance, or combat missions without a human onboard.
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