TF4500 is a monohull vessel designed to perform anti-airwarfare duties on the open seas, under heavy sea conditions, equipped with gas turbine and diesel propulsion system, conforming naval norms/standards and classification rules.
Anti-Air Warfare Frigate TF4500
Design, Purpose and Capabilities
- TF4500 has been mainly designed for the following tasks
- Acting as command & control ship
- Air defence duties
- Anti-surface operations
- Air and surface surveillance and sea control including helicopter operations
- Anti-submarine operations
- Engagement of surface and air targets
- Economic exclusive zone (EEZ) monitoring & surveillance
- To prevent any illegal activities under its authority and responsibility
- Protection of sea lines linking harbours to open seas
- TF4500 has the following capabilities;
- Operations up to sea state 6+
- Reduced radar cross section (RCS)
- Reduced infrared signature (IR)
- Reduced acoustic signature
Main Dimensions
- Length Overall: 150.36 meter
- Length Waterline: 137.85 meter
- Max. Breadth: 16.50 meter
- Draft: 4.50 meter
Tonnage
- Displacement: 4500 tons
Speed & Endurance
- Max. Speed: 32+ knots
- Cruising Speed: 18 knots
- Endurance: 7000 nm at 18 knots
Sensors & Weapons
- 3D Search Radar/IFF
- ARPA/LPI Navigation Radar
- E/O Director
- HF/VHF/UHF Communication Systems
- 2 x FC RADAR
- 1x 76 mm Gun
- 2x 25 mm Stabilized Machine
- 2 x POMS/CIWS
- 32 x VLS Cell
- 16xSM
- 4 x CHAFF Decoy
- 12 x Torpedoes
- Sonar system
Main Propulsion
- CODAG
- 2x shaft & CPP propellers
Power Generation
- 4 x diesel generators –
Ship’s Boats
- 2xRHIB
Helicopter Platform & Hangar
- Helicopter deck for day & night landing and take off of one 10 ton helicopter
Accommodation
- Comfortable accommodation for 140 crew
- Galley, dry provisions, freezing rooms, wardroom/mess hall,office, CIC, etc.
- Length of stay at sea: 30 days
Growth Capabilities
- Custom sensors & weapons
- Higher accommodation
