İstif vs Maharaja Lela
The İstif and the Maharaja Lela are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,100 tons for the İstif vs 3,100 tons for the Maharaja Lela. The İstif reaches 29 knots vs 28 knots for the Maharaja Lela. Operational range is 5,700 nautical miles for the İstif vs 5,000 for the Maharaja Lela. The İstif carries a crew of 123 vs 138 for the Maharaja Lela. The İstif was produced in 3 units vs 5 for the Maharaja Lela. Cost per hull is $500M for the İstif vs $948M for the Maharaja Lela. The İstif was commissioned in 2024, 2 years before the Maharaja Lela (2026).
| Turkish frigate, introduced in 2024, has a displacement of 3,100 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Multirole frigate |
| Manufacturer | Istanbul Naval Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 2024 |
| Number built | 3 units |
| Estimated unit price | $500 million |
| Displacement | 3,100 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,700 nm ◉ |
| Length | 113.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 123 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 x GE LM2500 Gas turbine, 2 x 5.766HP MTU Diesel Machine, 2 x Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) |
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| Displacement | 3,100 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 111.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 138 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODAD 4 x MTU 20V 1163 M94, each rated at 7,400 kW (9,925 shp), total output: 29,600 kW (39,694 shp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the İstif-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The Maharaja Lela-class has greater displacement at 3,100 tons compared to the İstif-class's 3,100 tons.
Which is faster, the İstif-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The İstif-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Maharaja Lela-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the İstif-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The İstif-class has a longer range at 5,700 nautical miles compared to the Maharaja Lela-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the İstif-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The İstif-class is longer at 113.2 meters compared to the Maharaja Lela-class's 111.0 meters.
How many crew members do the İstif-class and Maharaja Lela-class have?
The Maharaja Lela-class has a larger crew complement of 138 compared to the İstif-class's 123 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the İstif-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The Maharaja Lela-class is more expensive at approximately $948 million per unit compared to the İstif-class at $500 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the İstif-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The Maharaja Lela-class has been built in greater numbers with 5 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the İstif-class.