The Korean vertical launching system (K-VLS or KVLS) is a vertical launching system developed by South Korea to be deployed by the Republic of Korea Navy. It is used in the Sejong the Great-class destroyer, KSS-III submarine, and is scheduled to be added to the Daegu-class frigate. The K-VLS can deploy the Cheongung air defense missile (KM-SAM), Haegung air defense missile (K-SAAM), K745A1 Red Shark anti-submarine missile, Haeseong-II, Hyunmoo-3 land-attack cruise missiles[1] and even SLBMs.[2][3]
Korean vertical launching system 한국형 수직발사체계 | |
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![]() A diagram of a four-cell type K-VLS | |
Type | Vertical launching system |
Place of origin | South Korea |
Service history | |
In service | 2003–present |
Used by | Republic of Korea Navy |
Production history | |
Designer | Agency for Defense Development |
Designed | 2000s |
Manufacturer | Hanwha Aerospace |
Produced | 2002–present |
Ships using KVLS
Class | Ship type | K-VLS complement |
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Chungmugong Yi Sun-shin class (KDX-II) | Destroyer | 24 cells / 32 cells |
King Sejong the Great class (KDX-III) | Destroyer | 48 cells |
Daegu-class (FFX-II) | Frigate | 16 cells |
Nampo-class | Minelayer | 4 cells |
Cheon Wang Bong-class | LST | 4 cells |
Dosan Ahn Changho-class | Attack submarine | 6 cells / 10 cells |
Dokdo-class | LPH | 4 cells |
See also
- GJB 5860-2006 - A vertical launching system of People's Liberation Army Navy
- Mark 41 Vertical Launching System - A vertical launching system of United States Navy.
- 3S-14 - A vertical launching system of Russian Navy for cruise, anti-ship and anti-submarine missiles.
- Sylver - A vertical launching system designed by DCNS.
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