Istanbul's 16 launch cells could hold 64 quad-packed smaller missiles or as few as 16 larger weapons, depending on the fit. A proposed hull extension would add another 16 cells. That 32-cell arrangement could combine 24 larger missiles with 32 smaller missiles, or 16 larger missiles with 64 smaller missiles. These are illustrative loadouts for an enlarged design. Extra cells would allow longer-range weapons without sacrificing as much defensive magazine depth.
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Istanbul's missile loadout tradeoffs
A proposed 32-cell Istanbul would combine longer-range missiles with more quad-packed rounds than the existing 16-cell arrangement.