The USS Fanning (FF-1076) was a Knox-class frigate in the United States Navy, named after Nathaniel Fanning. Constructed by Todd Shipyards in Los Angeles, the ship's keel was laid down on December 7, 1968, with her launch occurring on January 24, 1970. She was officially delivered to the Navy on July 16, 1971, and commissioned shortly thereafter on July 23, 1971. The vessel served until her decommissioning on July 31, 1993, and was struck from the naval register on January 11, 1995. Subsequently, she was transferred to Turkey, renamed Adatepe (F-251), and remained in service until her decommissioning by Turkey in 2001. The USS Fanning was a member of the Knox-class, which was derived from the Brooke-class frigate design, modified to extend operational range and without the long-range missile system. She measured 438 feet (133.5 meters) in length, with a beam of 47 feet (14.3 meters) and a draft of 25 feet (7.6 meters). The ship displaced approximately 4,066 long tons (4,131 metric tons) at full load. Her crew comprised 13 officers and 211 enlisted personnel. Power was provided by a single Westinghouse geared steam turbine, which generated 35,000 shaft horsepower via two C-E boilers, enabling her to reach a top speed of 27 knots. Her operational range was about 4,500 nautical miles at 20 knots, making her capable of extended patrols and escort missions. Armament included a 5"/54 caliber Mark 42 gun forward, a single 3-inch/50-caliber gun aft (though many ships did not mount this), and an eight-round ASROC missile launcher positioned between the guns and the bridge. Anti-submarine defenses featured two twin 12.75-inch Mk 32 torpedo tubes and originally included a DASH drone helicopter, which was later replaced by the SH-2 Seasprite LAMPS I helicopter, necessitating modifications to the hangar and landing deck. Some ships also replaced the 3-inch gun with an eight-cell BPDMS missile launcher in the early 1970s. The USS Fanning's service history reflects her role as an anti-submarine and escort vessel during the Cold War era, contributing to maritime security before her transfer to Turkey, where she served until her final decommissioning.

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