ROKS Chuncheon
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Namesake | Chuncheon |
Builder | Hyundai |
Launched | 22 March 2022 |
Commissioned | 24 October 2023 |
Identification | Pennant number: FFG-827 |
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 Chuncheon (FFG-827) is the eighth and final ship of the Daegu-class frigate in the Republic of Korea Navy. She is named after the city, Chuncheon.
Development
[edit]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 Chuncheon was launched on 22 March 2022 by Hyundai Heavy Industries and was commissioned on 24 October 2023.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ ROK Navy Launches New Warship Capable of Hitting Targets Inside North Korea - Thediplomat.com, 9 June 2016
- ^ "Koreas New Coastal Frigates: the FFX Incheon Class".
- ^ South Korea Orders Two Daegu-class FFX-II Frigates Ahead of Schedule to Support Shipbuilder - Navyrecognition.com, 21 December 2016
- ^ "South Korea Commissions Final Daegu-Class FFX Batch II Frigate". 24 Oct 2023.