Editing Aircraft carrier (section)

===Turkey===
[[File:TCG Anadolu (L-400) on the Bosphorus (cropped).jpg|thumb|[[TCG Anadolu|TCG ''Anadolu'' (L-400)]] at the [[Bosporus]] [[strait]] during the naval parade for celebrating the centenary of the Turkish Republic on 29 October 2023]]

;Current
{{ship|TCG|Anadolu}} is a 27,079-tonne [[amphibious assault ship]] (LHD) (outfitted as [[drone carrier]]) of the [[Turkish Naval Forces|Turkish Navy]] that can be configured as a 24,660-tonne V/STOL aircraft carrier.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.enkucuk.com/ucak-gemisi-olan-ulkeleri-ogrenelim/|title=Uçak Gemisi Olan Ülkeleri Öğrenelim|date=23 November 2017|website=Enkucuk.com|access-date=24 April 2020|archive-date=29 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200129120057/http://www.enkucuk.com/ucak-gemisi-olan-ulkeleri-ogrenelim/|url-status=live |author1=Editör }}</ref> Construction began on 30 April 2016 by Sedef Shipbuilding Inc. at their [[Istanbul]] shipyard.<ref>{{Citation|publisher=Anadolu Agency|url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/science-technology/turkish-navys-flagship-to-enter-service-in-2020/1652082|title=Turkish Navy's flagship to enter service in 2020|access-date=21 November 2019|archive-date=30 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191130114509/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/science-technology/turkish-navys-flagship-to-enter-service-in-2020/1652082}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.turkishminute.com/2022/12/10/ysis-tcg-anadolu-the-most-powerful-warship-and-the-flagship-of-the-turkish-navy/|title=[ANALYSIS] TCG Anadolu: the most powerful warship and the flagship of the Turkish Navy|publisher=turkishminute.com|date=10 December 2022|access-date=31 December 2022}}</ref> TCG ''Anadolu'' was commissioned with a ceremony on 10 April 2023.<ref name="commission-CNN_Turk">{{cite web|url=https://www.cnnturk.com/video/turkiye/son-dakika-dunyanin-ilk-siha-gemisi-tcg-anadolu-teslim-toreninde-cumhurbaskani-erdogan-konusuyor|title=Dünyanın ilk SİHA gemisi TCG Anadolu! Cumhurbaşkanı Erdoğan: Nihai hedefimiz tam bağımsız savunma sanayiidir|publisher=[[CNN Türk]]|date=10 April 2023}}</ref><ref name="Helfrich">{{cite web|url=https://www.twz.com/turkeys-drone-carrier-amphibious-assault-ship-enters-service|title=Turkey's 'Drone Carrier' Amphibious Assault Ship Enters Service|author=Emma Helfrich|website=thedrive.com|date=11 April 2023}}</ref> The construction of a sister ship, to be named TCG ''Trakya'', is currently being planned by the Turkish Navy.<ref name="SavunmaSanayiST-2">{{cite web|url=https://www.savunmasanayist.com/deniz-kuvvetlerinden-tcg-trakya-aciklamasi/|title=Deniz Kuvvetlerinden TCG Trakya açıklaması|author=Anıl Şahin|website=SavunmaSanayiST.com|date=14 February 2019|access-date=4 April 2020|archive-date=12 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200212204851/https://www.savunmasanayist.com/deniz-kuvvetlerinden-tcg-trakya-aciklamasi/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="DenizHaber1">{{cite web|url=https://www.denizhaber.com/guncel/tcg-trakya-ne-zaman-bitecek-h81915.html|title=TCG Trakya ne zaman bitecek?|author=Ahmet Doğan|publisher=DenizHaber.com|date=9 November 2019|access-date=4 April 2020|archive-date=12 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200212204853/https://www.denizhaber.com/guncel/tcg-trakya-ne-zaman-bitecek-h81915.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

The [[Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk#Export versions|Sikorsky S-70B Seahawk]] and the [[Bell AH-1 SuperCobra]] are the two main types of helicopters used on TCG ''Anadolu'', with the occasional use of [[Boeing CH-47 Chinook|CH-47F Chinook]] helicopters of the [[Turkish Land Forces|Turkish Army]] during military exercises and operations.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfLyjvOoSmE|title=TCG Anadolu eğitim gerçekleştirdi|publisher=[[TRT Haber]]|date=8 June 2023}}</ref> The AH-1W Super Cobras will eventually be complemented and replaced by the [[TAI T929 ATAK 2]].<ref name="Iddon-Forbes-24.11.2022">{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/pauliddon/2022/11/24/tcg-anadolu-turkeys-new-flagship-will-carry-unique-aircraft/?sh=14028ead6ccf|title=TCG Anadolu: Turkey's New Flagship Will Carry Unique Aircraft|author=Paul Iddon|work=Forbes|date=24 November 2022}}</ref>

The [[jet engine|jet]]-powered, [[stealth technology|low-observable]] drone [[Bayraktar Kızılelma|Bayraktar MIUS Kızılelma]]<ref name="Helfrich"/><ref>{{cite web |url=https://baykartech.com/en/press/baykars-unmanned-fighter-aircraft-completes-first-flight/|title=Baykar's unmanned fighter aircraft completes first flight|website=baykartech.com |publisher=Baykar Technologies|date=15 December 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxVpXGf8e8I |title=Bayraktar Kızılelma's Formation Flights – A First in Aviation History |publisher=Baykar Technologies|date=5 June 2023}}</ref> and the [[Medium-altitude long-endurance UAV|MALE]] UAV [[Bayraktar TB3]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://baykartech.com/en/bayraktar-tb3/ |title=Bayraktar TB3|website=baykartech.com |publisher=Baykar Technologies}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://baykartech.com/en/uav/bayraktar-tb3/ |title=Bayraktar TB3 UCAV: General Information |website=baykartech.com |publisher=Baykar Technologies}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://baykartech.com/en/press/turkiyes-new-combat-drone-completes-endurance-flight-test/ |title=Türkiye's new combat drone completes endurance flight test|website=baykartech.com |publisher=Baykar Technologies|date=22 December 2023}}</ref> are two [[UCAV]]s that are specifically designed and manufactured by [[Baykar|Baykar Technologies]] to be used on TCG ''Anadolu''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2022/05/here-is-how-uavs-will-be-recovered-aboard-tcg-anadolu/|title=Here Is How UAVs Will Be Recovered Aboard TCG Anadolu|website=navalnews.com |publisher=Naval News|author=Tayfun Özberk|date=1 May 2022}}</ref> The maiden flight of [[TAI Anka-3]] (also part of Project MIUS), a jet-powered, [[flying wing]] type UCAV with stealth technology, was successfully completed on 28 December 2023.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/turkeys-anka-3-flying-wing-unmanned-combat-air-vehicle-flies |title=Turkey's ANKA-3 Flying Wing Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle Flies|author=Thomas Newdick|website=thedrive.com|date=28 December 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-29/turkey-s-stealth-drone-anka-3-makes-debut-flight-with-ukraine-engine|title=Turkish Stealth Drone Makes Debut Flight After Years of Secrecy|publisher=[[Bloomberg News]]|date=29 December 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAnxwJk0h10|title=Turkey's ANKA III Fighter Drone Makes Debut Flight|publisher=Bloomberg Television|date=29 December 2023}}</ref>

On 19 November 2024, [[Baykar Bayraktar TB3]] UCAV successfully took-off from the flight deck of TCG ''Anadolu'' and landed on the ship.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Trevithick |first=Joseph |date=2024-11-19 |title=TB3 Operates From Turkey's 'Drone Carrier' Amphibious Assault Ship For The First Time |url=https://www.twz.com/air/tb3-drone-lands-takes-off-from-turkeys-drone-carrier-amphibious-assault-ship |access-date=2024-11-19 |website=The War Zone |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="Baykartech_26.11.2024">{{cite web|url=https://baykartech.com/en/press/bayraktar-tb3-uav-successfully-continues-ship-tests/|title=Bayraktar TB3 UAV successfully continues ship tests|website=baykartech.com|publisher=Baykar Technology|date=26 November 2024}}</ref><ref name="TB3_PT-2_Test_59">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPS5Mv8tvXQ|title=Bayraktar TB3 PT-2 59th Test|publisher=Baykar Technology|date=26 November 2024}}</ref> It was the first time a fixed-wing unmanned aircraft of this size and class had successfully landed on a short-runway [[landing helicopter dock]], without the use of an [[arresting gear]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ozberk |first=Tayfun |date=2024-11-19 |title=Bayraktar TB3 Takes off and land aboard Turkish carrier |url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2024/11/bayraktar-tb3-takesoff-and-land-aboard-turkish-carrier/ |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=Naval News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="Baykartech_26.11.2024"/><ref name="TB3_PT-2_Test_59"/>

;Future
{{main|MUGEM-class aircraft carrier}}
On 3 January 2024, the Turkish government approved the plan for the design and construction of a larger aircraft carrier,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/turkey-approves-plans-for-aircraft-carrier-additional-istanbul-class-frigates|title=Turkey approves plans for aircraft carrier, additional Istanbul-class frigates|author=Kate Tringham |website=Janes.com|publisher=Janes|date=5 January 2024}}</ref> named the [[MUGEM-class aircraft carrier|''MUGEM''-class]].<ref name="NavalNews_28.10.2024">{{cite web|url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2024/10/turkish-navy-unveils-mugem-a-fully-indigenous-aircraft-carrier/|title=Turkish Navy Unveils MUGEM: A Fully Indigenous Aircraft Carrier|author=Tayfun Ozberk|website=navalnews.com|publisher=Naval News|date=28 October 2024}}</ref>

On 15 February 2024, the Design and Projects Office of the Turkish Navy announced that it will be a STOBAR aircraft carrier with an overall length of {{convert|285|m|ft}},<ref name="NavalNews_28.10.2024"/> beam of {{convert|72|m|ft}},<ref name="NavalNews_28.10.2024"/> draught of {{convert|10.1|m|ft}},<ref name="NavalNews_28.10.2024"/> and displacement of 60,000 tons.<ref name="NavalNews_28.10.2024"/> It is to have a COGAG<ref name="NavalNews_28.10.2024"/> propulsion system and a maximum speed of more than {{convert|25|kn|mph kph}}.<ref name="NavalNews_28.10.2024"/>

The construction of the first ''MUGEM''-class aircraft carrier began on 2 January 2025.<ref name="NavalNews_02.01.2025">{{cite web|url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2025/01/turkish-navy-starts-construction-of-3-major-projects-mugem-aircraft-carrier-tf-2000-destroyer-and-milden/|title=Turkish Navy starts construction of 3 major projects: MUGEM Aircraft Carrier, TF-2000 Destroyer, MILDEN Submarine|author=Tayfun Ozberk|publisher=Naval News|website=navalnews.com|date=2 January 2025}}</ref><ref name="TurDef.com_02.01.2025">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-02 |title=Turkiye Begins MILDEN, TF-2000, and MUGEM Constructions {{!}} TURDEF |url=https://turdef.com/article/turkiye-begins-milden-tf-2000-and-mugem-constructions |access-date=2025-01-02 |website=turdef.com |language=en}}</ref> The first ''MUGEM''-class aircraft carrier is being built at the [[Istanbul Naval Shipyard]].<ref name="NavalNews_02.01.2025"/><ref name="TurDef.com_02.01.2025"/>