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Operational versatility
Capable of acting as an aircraft carrier, amphibious ship, hospital and command centre.
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Pioneering platform for drone operations
First vessel converted to operate exclusively with UCAVs.
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International reference technology
Designed with Navantia standards and advanced systems such as GENESIS-ADVENT.
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Amphibious and aerial projection
It allows for the simultaneous deployment of aircraft, vehicles and landing craft.
Designed on the basis of the LHD Juan Carlos I and built by the Sedef shipyard with Navantia technology, the Anadolu represents a strategic milestone for the Turkish Navy by combining amphibious projection, air operations and humanitarian support capabilities in a single vessel. With a length of more than 230 metres and a range of 9,000 nautical miles, it is prepared to operate as an embarked command centre and flagship in long-range expeditionary scenarios.
Currently adapted as a drone carrier after the impossibility of operating with F-35B aircraft, the Anadolu has become the world's first naval platform specialised in unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs). Its ability to integrate helicopters, armed drones and amphibious assets positions it as a key tool for rapid deployment, technological superiority and autonomous naval power projection in operationally demanding environments.
The LHD Anadolu has been conceived as an advanced unmanned aerial operations platform, becoming a pioneer in its category by integrating an on-board fleet of combat (UCAV) and reconnaissance (UAV) drones. Its flight deck and hangar have been designed to effectively operate Bayraktar TB2 and TB3 drones, as well as T-129 Atak and SH-70 Seahawk helicopters. This capability allows it to perform surveillance, close air support, electronic warfare and deep reconnaissance missions, significantly expanding its operational projection and versatility in today's naval environment.
