| STARSHIP | |
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| Name: | USS Istanbul |
| Class: | Istanbul |
| Type: | Fast cruiser |
| Affiliation: | Federation Starfleet |
| Launched: | 2346 |
The USS Istanbul was the prototype of the Istanbul-class fast cruisers that saw service with the Federation Starfleet during the 24th century. It entered service in 2346. (Ship Recognition Manual, Volume 1: The Ships of Starfleet)
| Istanbul-class starships |
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| USS Chicago - USS Constantinople - USS Havana - USS Istanbul - USS Kiev - USS Oaxaca - USS Sarajevo |