TCG Muzaffer (CA-5)

TCG Muzaffer and it’s history is completely fictional. It’s based on my imagination and alternate history.

NOTE: All guns on TCG Muzaffer are set to auto control. You can change it to manual in Module view.

REQUIREMENTS

VERSION

0.95

FLAGS

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SHIP

History

Name: TCG Muzaffer (eng: TCG Victorious)
Class: Rauf Orbay I Class Heavy Cruiser (Rauf Orbay: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rauf_Orbay )
Identification: CA-5
Nation: Turkey
Motto: "Valor Unyielding, Legacy Enduring"
Ordered: 29 June 1940
Laid Down: 23 August 1940
Launched: 14 April 1942
Commissioned: 18 April 1942
Fate: Sunk in action, June 18 1954

General Characteristics

Parts: 480
Displacement: 33,045 t
HP: 35,169
Buoyancy: 53,357
Density: 0.62 g/cm3
Length: 155.7m
Beam: 16.5m
Height: 57.3m
Power: 286,638 hp (213,745 kW)
Max Speed: 38.5 kn
Operational Range: 25,000 km
Complement: 1,131 Officers and Enlisted

ARMOR

Belt: 200-100mm
Turrets: 600mm
Barbettes: 600mm
Deck: 600-100mm

MAIN WEAPONS

5x 152×2 Dual-Purpose gun

SECONDARY WEAPONS

1x 127×2 Dual-Purpose gun
2x Triple 6"/47 (15.2cm) Mk 18 Dual-Purpose gun
2x 533mm Triple Torpedo Tubes

ANTI-AIR & SUPPORT WEAPONS

15x 37×2 (Flak44) AA gun
4x 37mm SK C/30 AA gun
4x 20mm "Oerlikon" AA gun
2x Bofors Quad 40mm/56 (1.57") Mk2
2x 57×2 (Type-76) AA gun
2x Dual 57mm/60 Dual Purpose gun
1x Quad 45mm SM-20-ZIF AA gun
1x 40mm QF 2-pdr Mark IIC "Pom-Pom" AA gun
1x Dual Type 93 Machine gun
1x 40mm Bofors Mk.2 with radar

WARS PARTICIPATED

World War II: Temporarily loaned to England by the Turkish Navy, it displayed exceptional performance and altered the outcome of numerous naval battles.

The America-Turkey War: After providing significant contributions to the Turkish Navy in this war, it was tragically sunk in the Great Battle of Aegean Sea.

SUNKEN SHIPS

1x Väinämöinen-class Coastal Defense Ship – World War II
1x Draçki-class Torpedo Boat – World War II
1x Graf Zeppelin-class Aircraft Carrier – World War II
1x Königsberg-class Light Cruiser – World War II
2x Z12 Erich Giese-class Destroyer – World War II
1x DKM Prinz Eugen-class Heavy Cruiser – World War II
1x IJN Akagi-class Aircraft Carrier – World War II
4x IJN Akitsuki-class Destroyer – World War II
1x IJN Mogami-class Heavy Cruiser – World War II
2x USS Evarts-class Frigate – America-Turkey War
1x USS Colorado-class Battleship – America-Turkey War
1x USS Cimarron-class Oiler – America-Turkey War
1x USS Iowa-class Battleship – America-Turkey War
1x USS Essex-class Aircraft Carrier – America-Turkey War
1x USS Midway-class Aircraft Carrier – America-Turkey War
5x USS Fletcher-class Destroyer – America-Turkey War
3x USS Benson-class Destroyer – America-Turkey War

FATE

On June 15, 1954, a major conflict called the Battle of the Great Aegean Sea took place 17.5 kilometers off the coast of Çanakkale in the Aegean Sea, resulting in intense fighting between Turkey and the United States. The TCG Muzaffer (CA-5) Rauf Orbay I-class cruiser, under the command of Rear Admiral Mehmet Ali Ülgen, who was in charge of Turkey’s defense, faced a powerful American fleet commanded by Grand Admiral Chester William Nimitz.

The TCG Muzaffer, the only ship owned by Turkey, fought relentlessly to defend its navy to the best of its ability. However, the American forces were highly effective and well-equipped. The American fleet consisted of the USS Iowa (BB-61) battleship, USS Essex (CV-9) and USS Midway (CV-41) aircraft carriers, USS Fletcher (DD-445) and USS Benson (DD-421) destroyers. Additionally, the USS Essex carried 60 Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bombers and 30 Grumman TBF Avenger torpedo bombers, while the USS Midway carried modified F6F Hellcat fighter planes for dive bombing purposes, 12 B-25 bombers adapted for aircraft carrier use, and 18 SB2C Helldiver attack planes. Furthermore, seven B-29 Superfortress bombers from the US Air Force were sent as support. Grand Admiral Chester William Nimitz, the American commander, aimed to overcome the Turkish defense and seize Dardanelles.

At 6:35 PM, the battle commenced in the Aegean Sea, 19.5 kilometers off the coast of Dardanelles. Turkish commander Rear Admiral Mehmet Ali Ülgen prepared the TCG Muzaffer for battle while the ship’s crew was in a state of tense anticipation.

The TCG Muzaffer bravely engaged the American ships in combat. As shells fired from its guns advanced toward their targets, the American ships retaliated in the same manner. Intense artillery fire and torpedo launches occurred between the ships. The US aircraft also launched air strikes against the TCG Muzaffer.

While evading the American fire through careful maneuvers, the TCG Muzaffer inflicted significant damage on the American ships with its effective firepower. The TCG Muzaffer’s artillery shots hit the USS Iowa’s ammunition depot, causing severe damage and leading to the ship splitting in half and sinking. The USS Essex also suffered heavy damage from the TCG Muzaffer’s salvo fire and was unable to avoid sinking. The USS Midway, unable to combat the fires caused by the TCG Muzaffer’s accurate shots, took on water and sank due to the fires spreading to its engine room.

As the TCG Muzaffer continued its attacks, it also sank American destroyers like the USS Fletcher and USS Benson. Furthermore, the TCG Muzaffer’s effective fire rendered Douglas SBD Dauntless Pike dive bombers, Grumman TBF Avenger Torpedo Bombers, F6F Hellcat Pike dive bombing versions, modified B-25 bombers for aircraft carrier use, and SB2C Helldiver planes stationed on the USS Essex ineffective. Additionally, the strategically important B-29 Superfortress bombers of the US were hit by the TCG Muzaffer.

However, after 59 hours of conflict, the TCG Muzaffer ran out of ammunition and sustained cracks in its hull from 22 bombs hitting its structure, causing it to take on water and begin sinking.

Thanks to the resistance shown by the TCG Muzaffer, the American navy was unable to occupy Dardanelles. Rear Admiral Mehmet Ali Ülgen, the Turkish defense commander, entered history with his courageous battle on TCG Muzaffer, while the US navy was forced to retreat with heavy losses.

In conclusion, although the TCG Muzaffer displayed great heroism against the US navy, the American forces ultimately emerged victorious. This conflict was recorded as a significant turning point in Turkish maritime history, and the determined struggle of the TCG Muzaffer, Mehmet Ali Ülgen, and its crew is remembered as an unforgettable example of resilience. They continue to be respected and commemorated worldwide.