FAC-55 is a monohull vessel designed to perform sea warfare and patrol on the open seas, under heavy sea and weather conditions, equipped with gas turbine propulsion system, conforming naval norms/standards and classification rules.
Design, Purpose and Capabilities
FAC-55 has been mainly designed for the following tasks;
- Acting as fast attack craft and participaing in selected offensive operations
- Coastal and offshore patrolling & monitoring
- Air and sea surveillance & control
FAC-55 has the following capabilities;
- 55+ knots maximum speed
- 1000 mil endurance at 20 knots economical speed
- Operations up to sea state 5
- Non-magnetic steel hull and superstructure
- Reduced radar cross section (RCS)
- Reduced infared signature (IR)
- Reduced acoustic & magnetic signature
Technical Features
| Main Dimensions | |
| Length Overall | : 62.67 meters |
| Length Waterline | : 55.98 meters |
| Maximum Width | : 9.84 meters |
| Draft | : 1.68 meters |
| Tonnage | |
| Displacement | : 535 tons |
| Speed & Endurance | |
| Maximum Speed | : 55+ knots |
| Economical Speed | : 18 knots |
| Endurance | : 1000 nm at 20 knots speed 750 nm at 50 knots speed |
| Tank Capacity | |
| Fuel | : 90 tons |
| Fresh Water | : 8 tons |
| Power Generation | : 3 x 200 kW diesel generators |
| Ship’s Boats | 1 x RHIB |
Sensors and Weapons
- 3D Surveillance Radar/IFF
- ARPA/LPI Navigation Radar
- E/O Director
- HF/VHF/UHF Communication Systems
- 1 x STING Radar
- 1 x 76 mm Gun
- 2 x 12,7 mm STAMP
- 1 x RAM
- 8 x Harpoon Missiles
- 2 x CHAFF Decoys
Main Propulsion
- COGAG 28 MW
- 3 x water jets
Accommodation
- Comfortable accomodationfor 34 crew
- Galley, dry provisions, freezing rooms, wardroom/mess hall, , office, CIC etc.
- Lenght of stay at sea: 7 days
Growth Capabilities
- Custom sensors and weapons
- Higher Accommodation
Source: TurkishDefenceNews.com