ROKS Gyeongnam (FFG-819)
ROKS Gyeongnam
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Namesake | Gyeongnam |
Builder | DSME |
Launched | 21 June 2019 |
Commissioned | 4 January 2021 |
Identification | Pennant number: FFG-819 |
Status | Active |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Daegu-class frigate |
Displacement |
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Length | 122 m (400 ft) |
Beam | 14 m (46 ft) |
Draft | 4 m (13 ft) |
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Speed |
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Range | 4,500 nautical miles (8,000 km) |
Complement | 140 |
Sensors and processing systems |
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Electronic warfare & decoys |
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Armament |
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Aircraft carried | Super Lynx or AW159 helicopter |
Aviation facilities | Flight deck and enclosed hangar for one medium-lift helicopter |
ROKS Gyeongnam (FFG-819) is the second ship of the Daegu-class frigates in the Republic of Korea Navy. She is named after the place, Gyeongnam. The ship was launched in 2019 and commissioned in 2021.
Development
[edit]The Daegu class is an improved variant of the Incheon-class frigate. Modifications to the Incheon class include a TB-250K towed array sonar system and a 16-cell Korean Vertical Launching System (K-VLS) that is able to deploy the K-SAAM, Hong Sang Eo anti-submarine missile, and Haeryong tactical land attack cruise missiles.[1]
The hull design is generally based on the one of the Incheon class. However, as a part of weapon system modifications, the superstructure has been significantly changed. The hangar and a helicopter deck on stern has been enlarged to support the operation of a 10-ton helicopter.[2][3]
Construction and career
[edit]ROKS Gyeongnam was launched on 21 June 2019 by Daewoo Shipbuilding and commissioned on 4 January 2021.[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ Gady, Franz-Stefan (9 June 2016). "ROK Navy Launches New Warship Capable of Hitting Targets Inside North Korea". The Diplomat. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ "Korea's New Coastal Frigates: the FFX Incheon Class". Defense Industry Daily. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
- ^ "South Korea Orders Two Daegu-class FFX-II Frigates Ahead of Schedule to Support Shipbuilder". Navy Recognition. 21 December 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ Vavasseur, Xavier (2021-01-04). "ROK Navy Commissions Second Daegu-Class FFX Batch II Frigate". Naval News. Retrieved 2021-07-06.
- ^ "South Korean Navy took delivery of ROKS Gyeongnam FFG-819 Daegu-class guided missile frigate". Navy Recognition. Retrieved 2021-07-06.