The equipment of the Turkish Naval Forces.
Weapon systems Weapon ImageOriginTypeNotesMissiles/bombsAtmaca Anti-ship missileSurface-to-surface missileUsed by Ada and Istif class. Four modernized Gabya class frigates alongside three Ada-class corvettes and the Barbaros-class frigates under modernisation will be fitted with the missiles by the end of 2027’s first quarter.A/U/RGM-84 HARPOONAnti-ship missileSurface-to-surface missile Will be replaced by Atmaca. Sub version its used by Preveze and Gür class 209/1400.AGM-119 PenguinAnti-ship missileMK. MOD 7 is used by SeaHawk helicopters while MK. MOD 1 is used by Kılıç class and other FACs.Sea SkuaAnti-ship missileAir-to-surface missileUsed by AB-212 helicopters.AS.12Surface-to-surface missileAir-to-surface missileUsed by AB-212 helicopters.AGM-114K Hellfire IIAir-to-surface missileSurface-to-surface missileUsed by S-70 Seahawk helicopters.UMTAS & L-UMTASAir-to-surface missileIntegrated on S-70 Seahawk helicopters.Roketsan CiritUsed by AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopter.Roketsan MAMLaser guided bombsMAM C, L and T are used by Uavs.SAM and SSM systemsZIPKIN PMADSShort-range surface-to-air missileUses FIM-92 Stinger missiles and one 12,7mm machine gun mounted on Land Rover Defender.21 vehicles in serviceFIM-92 StingerMANPADRIM-66 Standard Missile 1Medium-range surface-to-air missileUsed by Gabya class.RIM-162(ESSM)Medium-range surface-to-air missileSurface-to-surface missileUsed by Barbaros and Gabya class.RIM 7P/M Sea SparrowMedium-range semi-active radar homing air-to-air missileUsed by Yavuz class.SAPAN-Medium-range surface-to-air missileNaval variant of Hisar O+ RF missile, which will be used by TCG Istanbul and remaining İstif class frigates and hisar offshore patrol ships.SİPER Long-range surface-to-air missileSİPER Block 1 will be used by TCG İstanbul and remaining İstif class frigates.Naval weapons MK 45 127mmNaval gunUsed by Barbaros and Yavuz class.OTO Melara Super Rapid & Compact 76mmCADAM 100mmUsed by Burak class .BOFORS 40mmUsed by Tuzla class.MKE 76 mm/62-caliber gun-National Naval Cannon can shoot 80 shots per minute in 5 different shooting modes. Used by TCG Beykoz and TCG Gaziantep.Aselsan Stamp-2Remote controlled weapon stationIntegrated on Gabya class.Aselsan StopAselsan MuhafızUsed by Tuzla class. Meteksan Nazar(LETS)Laser Electronic Attack SystemIt can destroy missiles with electro-optical seeker heads such as TV, IR, IIR, etc. with laser. Used by TCG Gökova.M-134 MinigunRotary medium machine gunIntegrated on Gabya class.Bofors L-70 40mmMulti-purpose autocannonUsed by the Amphibious Marine BrigadeClose in weapons systemsRIM-116A SAM-based CIWSUsed by Ada class. US approved the sale of 94 Mk 44 MOD 4 missiles, 3 Mk 47 MOD 9 telemeter missiles, and 1 blast test vehicle.
The sale of RAM guided missiles was approved for 100 million euros.Aselsan GÖKDENİZCIWSUsed by TCG Istanbul frigate and TCG TCG Derya ship.PHALANXSea Zenith-OTO Melara DARDOUsed by Tuzla class and Kılıç class.TorpedoesAkya -Heavyweight TorpedoTraining torpedo - in serviceWarfare torpedo - On-going deliveriesMark 24 TigerFishIts used by Preveze and Gür class 209/1400.DM2A4-Its used by 209/1400. The sale of 28 more DM2A4 SeaHake torpedoes was approved for 156 million euros.SST4Anti-Submarine Warfare TorpedoMark 54Lightweight TorpedoUsed from aircraft and helicopters.Mark46Also its used for Anti-Submarine warfare.A-244-Used for Anti-Submarine Warfare.Mark37Anti-Ship and Submarine Warfare TorpedoUsed by Atılay class 209/1200 .Anti-submarine rocketRoketsan ASW rocket launcher system Anti-submarine rocketDrone/Anti-drone systemsSTM KARGULoitering munitionKANGAL-DJamming/Blunt (Jammer) SystemKangal-D is naval variant of Drone-Mini/Micro UAV & RFEYP Jamming/Blunt (Jammer) System.
Aircraft These are aircraft in Turkish Naval Forces command. For other aircraft see List of active aircraft of the Turkish Air Force page. AircraftImageOriginRole/TypeVariantQuantityNotes Maritime patrol aircraft(12)ATR 72Maritime PatrolASWP-726Built under Meltem-III project by TAI and Alenia Aermacchi.CASA CN-235Indonesia Maritime PatrolCN-235M-1006Built and upgraded under Meltem-I & Meltem-II project by TAI and THALES. Utility aircraft(3)ATR 72Utility/TransportC-723Built under Meltem-III project by TAI and Alenia Aermacchi. Trainer aircraft(4)SOCATA TB FamilyBasic trainerTB-204 Unmanned aerial vehicles(30)TAI AnkaUCAV/Reconnaissance/SurveillanceAnka-B4Anka-S4Baykar Bayraktar TB2Bayraktar TB2 UAV6Bayraktar TB2 UCAV13TAI Aksungur3 Helicopters(87)Bell AH-1 SuperCobraAttack helicopterAH-1W53Transferred from Army aviation to Navy.Sikorsky S-70 SeahawkASWSARS-70B-2822Augusta-Bell AB-212ASWAB-212-ASW7TrainingAB-2125TAI T625 GökbeyMultirole57 on order.
Armoured vehicles +VehicleImageOriginTypeDetailsM48 PattonMBTM48A5T2 variant used by the Amphibious Marine Brigade.M113APCM113A2T1 & T2 variants used by the Amphibious Marine Brigade.Otokar Cobra IIIMVUsed by the Amphibious Marine Brigade.BMC VuranMRAPUsed by the Amphibious Marine Brigade.FNSS ZAHAAAVUsed by the Amphibious Marine Brigade. 27 in service: 23 personnel carriers; 2 command control vehicles; 2 rescue vehicles.EngerekUtilityUsed by all units.
Infantry weapons +ModelImageOriginVariantCaliberDetailsAssault/Battle rifles & CarbinesMKE MPTMPT-767.62x51mm NATOStandard issue.MPT-555.56x45mm NATOStandard issue.HK G3HK G3 A3/A47.62x51mm NATOFielded by conscripts.HK33HK-33E A2/A35.56x45mm NATOFielded by conscripts.M4 CarbineM4A15.56x45mm NATOUsed by Underwater Offence (Turkish Armed Forces) and Underwater Defence (Turkish Armed Forces)Springfield M14 M14 7.62x51mm NATOIt is used to throw inter-ship guide reels on surface platforms with its special barrel adapter.Machine gunsRheinmetall MG3MG37.62x51mm NATOStandard issue.M60M60E67.62x51mm NATO In limited use.FN Minimi7.62 T.R Mk.1 Mk.25.56x45m NATOUsed by Underwater Offence (Turkish Armed Forces) and Underwater Defence (Turkish Armed Forces)M249M249 SAW Para5.56x45m NATOUsed by Underwater Offence (Turkish Armed Forces) and Underwater Defence (Turkish Armed Forces)M2 BrowningM2HB.50 BMGUsed as stationary.Sniper riflesJNG-90Bora-127.62x51mm NATO Standard issue.KNT-76KNT-76 SASS7.62x51mm NATO Standard issue.SVD Dragunov Dragunov7.62x54mmRUsed by Underwater Offence (Turkish Armed Forces) and Underwater Defence (Turkish Armed Forces)Remington XM2010XM2010.300 Winchester MagnumUsed by Underwater Offence (Turkish Armed Forces) and Underwater Defence (Turkish Armed Forces)Sig Sauer SSG3000SSG30007.62x51mm NATO Used by Underwater Offence (Turkish Armed Forces) and Underwater Defence (Turkish Armed Forces)vAnti-material riflesBarret M82M82A1.50 BMGUsed by Underwater Offence (Turkish Armed Forces) and Underwater Defence (Turkish Armed Forces)Barret M95M95.50 BMGUsed by Underwater Offence (Turkish Armed Forces) and Underwater Defence (Turkish Armed Forces)ShotgunsIthaca Model 37Model 3712/16/20/28 gaugeIn limited use.UTAS UTS-15UTS-1512 gaugeUsed by Underwater Offence (Turkish Armed Forces) and Underwater Defence (Turkish Armed Forces)Submachine gunsSAR 109T109T9x19mm ParabellumIn limited use.HK MP5A2/A3/SD/K9x19mm ParabellumStandard issueCZ Scorpion EVO 3EVO 39x19mm ParabellumUsed by Underwater Offence (Turkish Armed Forces) and Underwater Defence (Turkish Armed Forces)HandgunsCanik TP9SF/Elite/Mete9x19mm ParabellumStandard issue.Sarsılmaz SAR9SP/Mete9x19mm ParabellumStandard issue.Beretta 9292FS9x19mm ParabellumUsed by Underwater Offence (Turkish Armed Forces) and Underwater Defence (Turkish Armed Forces)GlockGlock 17 Gen.49x19mm ParabellumUsed by Underwater Offence (Turkish Armed Forces) and Underwater Defence (Turkish Armed Forces)Sig Sauer P226P226.40 S&WUsed by Underwater Offence (Turkish Armed Forces) and Underwater Defence (Turkish Armed Forces)Grenade launchersAkdaş AK-40GLAK-40GL40x46mmStandard issue.MKEK 40mmMKE 40GL40x46mmStandard issue.MKEK T40T4040x46mmIn use with G3.M203M20340x46mmUsed by Underwater Offence (Turkish Armed Forces) and Underwater Defence (Turkish Armed Forces)Mark 19Mk.1940x53mmUsed as stationary.
Future procurement Project nameTypeCountry/originNotes WeaponsLeventSAM-based CIWSLEVENT will be produced in two different configurations : The first configuration will make use of the ship's electro-optic and radar systems, while the second configuration will be a stand-alone system.The Levent air defense system will feature 21 IIR (Imaging Infrared)-guided Sungur-based missiles.GÖKSURThe Göksur will operate independently of ship sensors and systems, be armed with 11 missiles, and provide 360-degree coverage through AESA radar and electro-optical sensors.MKE 20mm close air defense systemCIWSWithin the scope of the needs of the Naval Forces Command, Makine Kimya Endüstrisi Anonym Şirketi (MKE A.Ş.) is developing a 20 mm close air defense system (CIWS).THUNDERBOLT(KAAN) 40mmCIWS/Naval gunDeveloped as a domestic alternative to the 40 mm DARDO cannons found in Dost class corvettes in torpedo boats and the Coast Guard Command inventory, the KAAN 40 mm naval gun is aimed to take place in the domestic surface platforms to be built and in the foreign market. It will replace also DARDO CIWS in the inventory of Turkish navy.TRAKON TARGANRemote controlled weapon stationDeveloped by Unirobotics TRAKON TARGAN is specifically designed and developed for naval vessels as a close-in defence weapon system against air and surface targets. TRAKON TARGAN is mounted with 12.7x99mm HMG or 40mm automatic grenade launcher (MK-19). It will be used by Hisar class OPVs.GezginCruise missileUnder development.ÇakırUnder development.OrkaLightweight TorpedoUnder developmentMALAMANSmart Bottom MineThe MALAMAN Project, which was initiated to meet the Smart Bottom Mine needs of the Turkish Naval Forces Command, was launched in 2011. The project is being implemented by Koç Information and Defense Technologies and TÜBİTAK Defense Industry Research and Development Institute (SAGE).BARBAROSCoastal defence system4 ATMACA missiles or 6 Çakır missiles can be fired from the Barbaros coastal defense system battery.AircraftBayraktar TB3MALE-class Unmanned aerial vehicleBayraktar TB3 is planned to be used on the Anadolu drone-carrying amphibious assault ship for the first time.Bayraktar KızılelmaUnmanned Combat AircraftBayraktar KIZILELMA Combat Unmanned Aircraft System (MIUS) will take off and land from TCG Anadolu and similar short-runway LHD type ships.HürjetLight attack aircraft & Jet trainerIt will have both a landing capability and a powertrain platform that carries marine, land and air elements.HelicopterTAI T929 Atak 2Attack helicopterIt will be developed naval variant of T929.TAI T925Utility helicopter10 Ton class utility helicopter will be developed for the navy, it will be suitable with TCG Anadolu.TAI T625 GökbeyUtility helicopterThere will be naval variant of T625. 57 planned to be procured.
See also Military equipment of Turkey
References
External links
Turkish Navy – Official website Turkish Naval Museum – Official website Bosphorus Naval News – Latest news, photos and fleet data regarding the Turkish Navy