The Akar class is a series of two replenishment oilers and fleet support ships, designed and built for service in the Turkish Navy.

The Akar class are powered by a diesel engine driving one shaft rated at 4,847 kilowatts (6,500 hp).

Yarbay Kudret Güngör was laid down in 1993 by Sedef Shipyard at Istanbul, Turkey, launched in 1994 and commissioned in 1995.

[2] Yarbay Kudret Güngör was the first Turkish naval ship to be constructed by a private shipyard.

[4][5] Akar is primarily used as an oiler while Yarbay Kudret Güngör is used as a logistic support ship.