For other ships with the same name, see ROKS Pohang.

ROKS Pohang (FFG-825) is the sixth ship of the Daegu-class frigate in the Republic of Korea Navy. She is named after the city, Pohang.

Development

Main article: Daegu-class frigate

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 Pohang was launched on 8 September 2021 by Daewoo Shipbuilding and was commissioned on 28 February 2023.[4]

References

  1. ^ ROK Navy Launches New Warship Capable of Hitting Targets Inside North Korea - Thediplomat.com, 9 June 2016
  2. ^ "Koreas New Coastal Frigates: the FFX Incheon Class".
  3. ^ South Korea Orders Two Daegu-class FFX-II Frigates Ahead of Schedule to Support Shipbuilder - Navyrecognition.com, 21 December 2016
  4. ^ "DSME Delivers Sixth Daegu-Class FFX Batch II Frigate To ROK Navy". 2 Mar 2023.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ROKS_Pohang_(FFG-825)
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