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Akar-class replenishment oilerlarger figure on 3 of 4
Beidiao 991larger figure on 1 of 4
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Measured figures
Length
Single source145.1 m (476 ft 1 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Akar-class replenishment oiler | Beidiao 991 |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Akar[source] | Beidiao 991[source] |
| Operators | Turkish Navy[source] | — |
| Built | 1987–1995[source] | — |
| Completed | — | |
| Active | — | |
| Type | Replenishment oiler |
64 m (210 ft 0 in)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Multipurpose research ship (AGE)[source] |
| Sensors & processing systems | AN/SPG-34 fire-control radar[source] | — |
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| Armament | 2 Bofors 40 mm L/70 guns 1 Mk 15 Phalanx CIWS[source] | — |
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| Aviation facilities | Aft helicopter pad[source] | — |
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| Country of origin | Turkey[source]Akar class · explicit construction country for both ships; not inferred from operating navy or yard address | — |
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| Manufacturer | Gölcük Naval Shipyard[source]Akar class · Akar built byGölcükNavalShipyard; YarbayKudretGüngör built bySedefShipyard; separate named class members Sedef Shipyard[source]Akar class · Akar built byGölcükNavalShipyard; YarbayKudretGüngör built bySedefShipyard; separate named class members Gölcük Naval Shipyard[source]Akar class · Akar A-580 original construction Sedef Shipyard[source]Akar class · Yarbay Kudret Güngör A-595 original construction | — |
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| Namesake | — | North Investigation 991[source] |
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| Builder | — | CSIC[source] |
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| Commissioned | — | April 2008[source] |
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| In service | — | 2008[source] |
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| Home port | — | Dalian[source] |
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| Propulsion | — | Marine Diesel[source] |
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| Endurance | — | 7 days[source] |
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| Electronic warfare & decoys | — | None[source] |
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