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.
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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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| Range | 4,500 nautical miles (8,000 km) |
| Complement | 140 |
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| Aircraft carried | Super Lynx or AW159 helicopter |
| Aviation facilities | Flight deck and enclosed hangar for one medium-lift helicopter |
Development
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
ROKS Gyeongnam was launched on 21 June 2019 by Daewoo Shipbuilding and commissioned on 4 January 2021.[4][5]
References
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