Akar
Replenishment Oilerconfirmed
The Akar class is a series of two replenishment oilers and fleet support ships, designed and built for service in the Turkish Navy. The lead ship of the class, TCG Akar, was constructed in 1982–1983 and entered service in 1987. The second ship, TCG Yarbay Kudret Güngör, was constructed in 1993–1994 and entered service in 1995. Both ships were constructed in Turkey, though Yarbay Kudret Güngör was the first ship built for the Turkish Navy by a private shipyard. Both vessels remain in service.
Specifications
| Type | Replenishment Oiler |
| Origin | Turkey |
| Manufacturer | Gölcük Naval Shipyard |
| Introduced | 1987 |
| Status | In service |
| Length | 145.1 m |
| Speed | 16 kn |
| Range | 6,000 nmi |
| Crew | 203 |
| Displacement | 19,350 t |
| Main armament | 2 Bofors 40 mm L/70 guns * 1 Mk 15 Phalanx CIWS |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 2 | confirmed |
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