The Soyang-class fast combat support ship (AOE-II) are fast combat support ships in service in the Republic of Korea Navy.
 ROKS Soyang at Busan Naval Base on 21 January 2020
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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders | |
| Operators |  Republic of Korea Navy |
| Preceded by | Cheonji-class fast combat support ship |
| Cost | US$331 million for the second ship |
| Built | 2016-present |
| In service | 2018-present |
| Planned | 2 |
| Completed | 1 |
| Active | 1 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Type | Fast combat support ship |
| Displacement | 10,105 tonnes (9,945 long tons) full load |
| Length | 190 m (623 ft 4 in) |
| Beam | 25 m (82 ft 0 in) |
| Draft | 8 m (26 ft 3 in) |
| Propulsion | Combined diesel-electric or diesel (CODELOD) |
| Speed | |
| Range | 5,500 nmi (10,200 km; 6,300 mi) |
| Complement | 140 |
| Electronic warfare & decoys | MASS decoy launchers |
| Armament | 1× 20 mm Phalanx CIWS Mark 15 guns |
| Aircraft carried | SH-60 Seahawk |
| Aviation facilities | Helipad and hangar |
Development and design
editThe have a length of 190 metres (623 ft 4 in) and a width of 25 metres (82 ft 0 in). The vessels are capable of embarking a helicopter on her helipad. She carriers a single Phalanx CIWS and MASS decoy launchers. They have a displacement of about 10,105 tonnes (9,945 long tons) and a crew of 140. She runs on both hybrid diesel and electric engines with two shafts. The ship has a maximum speed of 24 knots (44 km/h; 28 mph) and a range of 5,500 nautical miles (10,200 km; 6,300 mi).[2]
Construction
editROKS Soyang was laid down on 13 July 2015 and launched on 29 November 2016 by Hyundai Heavy Industries. Commissioning followed on 18 September 2018.[3]
A second vessel was announced, to be built by Hanwha Ocean 26 July 2024. She is planned to be commissioned in December 2028.[1]
List of ships
edit| Hull number | Name | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AOE-57 | Soyang | Hyundai Heavy Industries | 29 November 2016 | 18 September 2018 | In service | [3] |
| AOE-? | TBA | Hanwha Ocean | - | December 2028 (planned) | Announced | [1] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Hanwha Ocean to Build Second Soyang-class Fast Combat Support Ship (AOE-II)". Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "ROKN (Modern South Korean Navy)". Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ a b "ROK Navy Commissions First AOE-II class Logistics Support Ship 'Soyang'". Retrieved 16 August 2024.