Turkish Coast Guard
Key Facts
| Current Title: | Sahil Guvenlik |
| English Title: | Turkish Coast Guard |
| Abbreviation: | SG |
History
Narrative Summary
Air unit established November 1993 for maritime surveillance duties.
Key Dates
| 1859 | Turkish Coast Guard established. | |
| November 1993 | First aircraft received. |
Current Status
Coast Guard helicopters and aircraft are maintained by the Navy on behalf of the Coast Guard.
Future Plans
None known.
Markings
National Insignia
Main markingFin Flash
The main marking is displayed in 6 positions (ie above and below each wing, and on each side of the fuselage) on aircraft – but on fuselage sides only on helicopters. The fin flash is displayed on the tailfin. Coast Guard types carry the service title SAHIL GUVENLIK on the fuselage sides.
Aircraft Serial Numbers
Turkish Coast Guard serial numbers consist of the letters TCSG- and a three-, four- or five-digit individual number, e.g. A109 TCSG-520.
Unit/Base Codes
Coding system not used
Aircraft
Aircraft Designations
None – Manufacturers designations used.
Current Aircraft Inventory
| Aircraft Type | Total Del’d |
Total Now |
Role | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agusta A.109A | 1 | 1 | Coastal Patrol | Italy |
| Agusta-Bell AB.412EP | 14* | 14* | SAR | Italy |
| CASA CN.235MSA | 4 | 3 | Coastal Patrol/SAR | local (TAI) |
* = on delivery
All-Time Aircraft Used List
| Aircraft Type | Quantity | Service Entry | Retirement | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agusta A.109 | 1 | 1999 | current | Italy |
| Agusta-Bell AB.206A | 3 | 1992 | 1998 | Jandarma |
| Agusta-Bell AB.412EP | 14* | 2002 | current | Italy |
| CASA CN.235MSA | 4 | 2001 | current | Spain |
| Maule MX-7-235 | 1 | 1993 | 1996 | USA |
* on delivery.
Aircraft NOT Used
False reports of aircraft on order or in service – none known.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Izmir/Adnan Menderes.
Organisational Structure
Coast Guard fixed-wing aircraft are based at NAS Topel, and the helicopters at Izmir/Adnan Menderes.
Current Unit Assignments
| Squadron | Type | Base |
|---|---|---|
| CN.235MSA | Topel | |
| A109, AB412EP | Izmir/Adnan Menderes |
Historical Unit Assignments
Not applicable.
All-Time Flying Units List
Not applicable.
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
See organisation table above.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
Not applicable.
More Information
Books
To be added
Magazines
World Air Power Journal No.19 p.30-31
Websites
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14 July 2011 9:23 am | Last Updated 14 July 2011 9:32 am |
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