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

ROKS Seoul (FFG-821) is the third ship of the Daegu-class frigate in the Republic of Korea Navy. She is named after the capital, Seoul.

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 Seoul was launched on 11 November 2019 by Hyundai Heavy Industries and expected to be commissioned in 2021.[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. ^ "Hyundai Heavy launches South Korea's third Daegu-class frigate ROKS Seoul". Naval Today. 2019-11-15. Retrieved 2021-07-06.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ROKS_Seoul_(FFG-821)
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