They are larger than the previous Yavuz-class frigates and are also faster due to using CODOG machinery rather than pure diesels.

The first two vessels (F 244 and F 245) are defined as the Barbaros class (MEKO 200 TN Track II-A) while the last two vessels (F 246 and F 247) are defined as the Salih Reis class (MEKO 200 TN Track II-B) by the Turkish Navy.

41 VLS upgrade in the future while Barbaros-class vessels built with Mk.29 Sea Sparrow launchers that planned to be replaced by 8-cell Mk.

[1] On 29 April 2020, Salihreis was sent to assist the Royal Canadian Navy in search for a missing helicopter from HMCS Fredericton.

[2] She participated in the Operation Mediterranean Shield with NATO Naval Task Group-2, consisting of Spanish frigate Cristóbal Colón, Greek frigate Kountouriotis, and TCG Gaziantep, conducted Crossing Training (PASSEX) in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea on 12 February 2021.