Structural, Propulsion, and Systems
TCG Orucreis displaces 3,380 tons and fields an overall length of 383 feet, a beam of 48.5 feet, and a draught of 14 feet. Aboard is a crew numbering 170 to 190 personnel (including a modest air wing support crew). The stern-based helipad supports one medium-lift navy helicopter or similar.
Its CODOG arrangement consists of 2 x General Electric LM2500 gas turbines coupled with 2 x MTU marine diesels producing up to 60,000 horsepower to 2 x Shafts (controllable pitch). Maximum reachable speed is 32 knots and range is out to 4,100 nautical miles. The economically-minded CODOG arrangement supplies variable power to enhance distinct actions - general cruising or fast dashing - as needed while maximizing operational ranges.
Onboard systems include the AWS-9 3D air-search radar, the AWS-6 "Dolphin" air/surface-search radar, and the STIR Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) launcher control suite. A single Decca 2040 system provides navigational aid while the SQS-56 is the hull-mounted sonar unit. The SLQ-25 "Nixie" is the crucial ship-saving torpedo decoy fit.
Armament
There is a single-barreled 5" /54 caliber Mark 45 turreted deck gun over the forecastle. This is backed by 2 x Mk.141 "Harpoon" ASMs in quadruple launcher packs at midships. 1 x 16-cell Mk.41 Mod 8 Vertical Launch System (VLS) is fitted for firing RIM-162 ESSM "Sea Sparrow" anti-aircraft missiles. 3 x 25mm Oerlikon-Contraves "Sea Zenith" systems fulfill the Close-In defense role. 2 x Mark 32 torpedo tubes are also carried. All told, the warship has the capability to engage targets in the air, on land, on sea, and under the sea making her a true multirole fighting frigate.
Service
TCG Orucreis has been involved in general patrolling and training actions during her life at sea. In 2014, she and her crew assisted in the training of Nigerian Navy personnel to better combat piracy.
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