"The length of a warship doesn't necessarily translate into actual size, which is more accurately measured in tons of water displaced. However, a carrier's length can significantly influence the space available on its flight deck, with profound impacts on capabilities such as the number of aircraft that can be accommodated, runway length, and the type of catapult launch system or ramp used."
"When Turkey began unveiling details in late 2024 for its carrier - for now dubbed the MUGEM-class - the vessel was designed to displace 60,000 tons of water, with a length of 935 feet. Originally announced plans said the carrier would accommodate up to 50 aircraft, including 20 stationed on the flight deck, with a crew of 800. It's now approaching the length range of American carriers, which are the largest in the world."
Turkey plans to extend its first aircraft carrier to 300 meters (roughly 984 feet), with construction work already under way. The ship is described as an "older brother" to the TCG Anadolu, an amphibious assault ship operated by the Turkish navy. Ship length does not directly equate to displacement, but greater length increases flight-deck space, affecting aircraft capacity, runway length, and launch systems. Earlier designs for the MUGEM-class called for a 935-foot length and 60,000 tons displacement, with capacity for about 50 aircraft and a crew of 800. The revised length approaches that of large American carriers.
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