The Turkish Ministry of Defence has rolled out its third Reis-class submarine at the Gölcük Naval Shipyard in Kocaeli.
The TCG Murat Reis’ (S-332) launch follows the commissioning of the program’s lead vessel and sea trials of the fleet’s second ship in August 2024.
It coincides with the 572nd anniversary of the historic Conquest of Istanbul and the 114th anniversary of the Turkish Air Force.
Ankara’s Reis submarine program includes the construction of six vessels based on the German Type 214 diesel-electric export submarine.
Beginning this year, Turkey is scheduled to induct one Reis-class vessel annually until 2028.
📍29 Mayıs 2025
Tersaneler Genel Müdürlüğümüzün Gölcük Tersanesi Komutanlığında inşasına devam edilen 6 reis sınıfı denizaltının üçüncüsü olan MURATREİS, İstanbul‘un Fethi’nin 572’nci yılında denize indirildi.#MillîSavunmaBakanlığı pic.twitter.com/mP7kYr3rWe
— T.C. Millî Savunma Bakanlığı (@tcsavunma) May 29, 2025
The Reis-Class Submarine
Turkey’s Reis underwater vessel measures 68 meters (223 feet) long and can accommodate more than 30 personnel.
The platform carries Mk64 lightweight anti-submarine torpedoes, Aska heavyweight anti-submarine and anti-ship torpedoes, DM2A4 dual-purpose torpedoes, and Atmaca anti-ship missiles.
It is equipped with a 5,200 horsepower primary engine, two diesel generators, and two fuel cells for a top speed up to 20 knots (37 kilometers/23 miles per hour) and a range of 12,000 nautical miles (22,224 kilometers/13,809 miles).
