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

ROKS Daegu (FFG-818) is the lead ship of the Daegu-class frigate in the Republic of Korea Navy. She is named after the city, Daegu.[1]

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.[2]

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 the helicopter deck have been enlarged to support the operation of a 10-ton helicopter.[3][4]

Construction and career

ROKS Daegu was launched on 2 June 2016 by Daewoo Shipbuilding and commissioned on 6 March 2018.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ "ROKS Daegu (FFG-818) | Modern weapons". Retrieved 2021-07-06.
  2. ^ ROK Navy Launches New Warship Capable of Hitting Targets Inside North Korea - Thediplomat.com, 9 June 2016
  3. ^ "Koreas New Coastal Frigates: the FFX Incheon Class".
  4. ^ South Korea Orders Two Daegu-class FFX-II Frigates Ahead of Schedule to Support Shipbuilder - Navyrecognition.com, 21 December 2016
  5. ^ "Republic of Korea Navy commissions 2nd Daegu-class frigate". Naval Today. 2021-01-05. Retrieved 2021-07-06.
  6. ^ ROKS Daegu (FFG-818) Commissioning Ceremony [대구함 취역식], retrieved 2021-07-06
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ROKS_Daegu_(FFG-818)
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