Question

    What is the name of the new aircraft carrier unveiled by the Turkish Navy and what is its unique feature?

    A TCG Trakya, the first nuclear-powered carrier Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B TCG Anadolu, the first carrier to use unmanned aircraft Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C TCG Kemal Reis, the first carrier with a stealth design Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D TCG Barbaros, the first carrier with vertical takeoff and landing capabilities Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E TCG Oruç Reis, the first carrier equipped with electromagnetic launch system Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Turkish Navy has unveiled its new and largest warship, the TCG Anadolu. The ship is the first aircraft carrier incorporated by the country’s navy, but instead of manned aircraft it will launch drones. Costing around US$ 1 billion, the Anadolu is a Juan Carlos I class ship designed by the Spanish shipyard Sedef, which started the construction of the vessel in 2016 in the port of Istanbul in partnership with the Turkish company Navantia. Turkey is still planning to purchase a second aircraft carrier of the same type, the TCG Trakya. Although officially commissioned, the Turkish aircraft carrier will still undergo a series of tests before being declared fully operational, which should occur in 2024. About Turkiye Capital: Ankara                                 Currency: Turkish lira

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