TCG Anadolu Drone Carrier

TCG Anadolu, a 27,000-ton Landing Helicopter Dock reimagined as the world’s first dedicated drone carrier, is a naval leap that integrates 10 Bayraktar TB2 and 6 Kizilelma UCAVs. Its 14,000-square-meter flight deck enables simultaneous operations, outperforming #4 in total payload capacity by 40%. Built at a cost of $1.1 billion, it is 30% more efficient per ton than the typical modern amphibious assault ship. This vessel redefines maritime strike doctrine.