Ufuk-class (A-591)
Commissioned by Turkey in 2022, the Ufuk-class auxiliary ship serves as an intelligence-gathering vessel distinguished by its hull design derived from the Ada-class corvette. Key figures: displacement 2,250 tons, length 100 m, top speed 18 knots, crew 110, built 1. In service with 1 navy — Turkey (1).
| Subtype | Signals intelligence gathering vessel |
| Displacement | 2250 tons |
| Crew | 110 members |
| Width | 14.4 m (47.2 ft) |
| Length | 99.5 m (326.4 ft) |
| Endurance | 60 days |
| Maximum speed | 18 knots |
Description
TCG Ufuk (A-591) is a signals intelligence gathering vessel operated by the Turkish Navy. Built as part of the MILGEM project, the vessel's construction began in February 2019, and the ship was commissioned in January 2022.
The vessel utilizes an Ada-class corvette hull and is configured for electronic intelligence gathering. It assumed the intelligence collection role previously performed by smaller intelligence boats in the Turkish Navy.
Following its commissioning, Ufuk entered active service. In April 2022, the vessel undertook its first operational deployment and participated in the Mavi Vatan-2022 naval exercise.
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- JUL 272026 Updated Endurance updated
- JUL 252026 Created Page created: Ufuk