World Navies Today - South Korea

World Navies Today: South Korea Revised 23 March 2002 Version 1.08 Compiled and Maintained by: Andrew Toppan World Navies Today Main Page: http://www.hazegray.org/worldnav/

This list includes all surface combatants, submarines, mine warfare vessels and patrol craft over 100 tons displacement, and all amphibious ships and auxiliaries over 500 tons displacement. Non-self-propelled craft and vessels without seagoing capability are not included. Ships not yet commissioned, or in long-term overhaul/conversion, are listed in [brackets]. Navigation and surface-search radars are not listed. All designations & classifications are unofficial; they may or may not correspond to "official" designations.

Surface Combatants Submarines Amphibious Ships Patrol Craft Mine Warfare Vessels Auxiliaries

Surface Combatants

KDX-3 class destroyers Displacement: 9,000 tons Dimensions: Propulsion: Crew: Aviation: flight deck, hangar, RAST; 2 helos Radar: SPY-1 Aegis Sonar: ??? Fire Control: ??? EW: ??? Armament: 1 61 cell, 1 29 cell VLS (90 SM-2, etc), 8 Harpoon SSM, 1 5/62 DP, 2-3 30 mm Goalkeeper CIWS, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes New class of three Aegis-equipped destroyers to enter service 2010+.

Moon-Moo (KDX-2) class destroyers Displacement: 5,000 tons full load Dimensions: 154.4 x 16.9 x 4.3 meters Propulsion: CODOG: 2 LM2500, 64,960 shp; 2 diesels, 10,280 bhp; 2 shafts, 64,960 shp max, 30+ knots Crew: 185 + 101 transient Aviation: flight deck, hangar, RAST; 2 helos Radar: SPS-49 2-D air search, MW-08 3-D air search Sonar: DSQS-21 hull, towed array Fire Control: 2 STIR-24 missile control EW: intercept/jammer suite, SRBOC RL, Daewoo towed Armament: 32 cell Mk41 VLS for SM-2, VLA & ESSM, 8 Harpoon SSM, 1 5/62 DP, 1 21-cell RAM launcher, 1 30 mm Goalkeeper CIWS, 2 20 mm AA, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes Three larger destroyers planned to enter service 2003-2005. Number Name [975 Moon-Moo [976 (unknown) [977 (unknown)

Year 2003 2004 2005

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Kwanggaeto class (KDX-1 type) frigates Displacement: 3,900 tons full load Dimensions: 135.4 x 14.2 x 4.2 meters (444 x 46.5 x 14 feet) Propulsion: 2 shafts; 2 cruise diesels, approx. 8,000 bhp, 18 knots; 2 LM2500 boost gas turbines, 58,200 shp, 30 knots Crew: 170 Aviation: aft helicopter deck with hangar; 2 Lynx helos Radar: SPS-49(V)5 2-D air search Sonar: DSQS-23 hull Fire Control: TMX-KA system, 2 STIR-180 EW: Argo AR 700/APECS, 4 chaff, SLQ-25 Nixie Armament: 8 Harpoon SSM, 16 cell VLS for Sea Sparrow, 1 5/54 DP, 2 30 mm Goalkeeper CIWS, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes These are large, modern frigates of South Korean design and construction; replaced old ex-US ships. Officially considered destroyers. Originally to be a class of 12, but larger types (see above) will be built instead. Number Name 971 Kwanggaeto 972 Ulchimundok 973 Yang Manchun

Year 1998 1999 2000

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Ulsan class small ASW frigates Displacement: 2,180 tons full load Dimensions: 105 x 12 x 3.5 meters (344.5 x 39 x 11.5 feet) Propulsion: 2 shafts; 2 cruise diesels, 7,200 shp; 2 LM2500 boost gas turbines, 54,400 shp, 35 knots Crew: 145 Radar: DA-05 air search Sonar: PHS-32 hull (957-961: DE1167 hull?) Fire Control: WM-28 (957-961: ST-1802 STIR) EW: ULQ-11K intercept, 2 SRBOC, SLQ-26 Nixie Armament: 8 Harpoon SSM, 2 76 mm OTO DP, 4 dual 30 mm AA (3 40 mm AA in 955-961), 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes, 2 DC racks South Korean design frigates; vary in terms of electronic outfit. Number 951 952 953 955 956 957 958 959 961

Name Ulsan Seoul Chung Nam Masan Keong Buk Chon Nam Che Ju Busan Chung Ju

Year 1981 1984 1985 1988 1989 1989 1990 1993 1993

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Po Hang class large patrol corvettes Displacement: 1,300 tons full load Dimensions: 88 x 10 x 2.9 meters (289 x 33 x 9.5 feet) Propulsion: 2 shafts; 2 cruise diesels, 6,260 bhp; 1 LM2500 boost gas turbine, 27,200 shp, 31 knots Crew: 95 Radar: ST-1802 air/surf search (not in 756-766) Sonar: PHS-32 hull (756-759: SQS-58 hull) Fire Control: S-1810 (756-766: WM-28) EW: Thorn EMI or NobelTech intercept/jammer, SRBOC or MEL Proteus Armament: 2 76 mm OTO DP, 2 dual 40 mm AA, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes, 2 DC racks (756-759: 2 MM38 Exocet SSM, 1 76 mm OTO DP, 2 30 mm AA, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes, 2 DC racks) Corvettes, mainly for coastal ASW/patrol. Vary in details. Number 756 757 758 761 762 763 765 766 767 768 769 771 772 773 775 776 777 778 781 782 783 785

Name Po Hang Kun San Kyong Ju Kim Chon Chung Ju Jin Ju Yo Su An Dong Sun Chon Iri Won Ju Je Chon Cheon An Song Nam Bu Cheon Dae Chon Son Hae Sok Cho Nam Won Kwan Myong Sin Hung Kong Ju

Year 1984 1984 1986 1988 1985 1985 1986 1986 1989 1989 1989 1989 1989 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1991 1992 1993

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Dong Hae class large patrol corvettes Displacement: 1,076 tons full load Dimensions: 78.5 x 10 x 2.6 meters (257.5 x 33 x 8.5 feet) Propulsion: 2 shafts; 2 cruise diesels, 6,260 bhp; 1 LM2500 boost gas turbine, 27,800 shp, 31 knots Crew: 95 Sonar: PHS-32 hull Fire Control: WM-28 EW: Thorn EMI or NobelTech intercept/jammer, MEL Proteus chaff Armament: 1 76 mm OTO DP, 1 dual 40 mm AA, 2 dual 30 mm AA, 2 triple

12.75 inch torpedo tubes, 2 DC racks Number 751 752 753 755

Name Dong Hae Su Won Kang Reung An Yang

Year 1982 1983 1983 1983

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Submarines Type 214 submarines Displacement: 1,700+ tons submerged Dimensions: 64 x 6.3 meters Propulsion: Diesel-electric and AIP, 20 knots Crew: approx. 30 Sonar: Armament: 8 21 inch torpedo tubes German-design, to be built in South Korea. planned.

At least 3 are

Jang Bogo class (Type 209) coastal submarines Displacement: 1,476 tons submerged Dimensions: 56 x 6.25 x 5.5 meters (187.5 x 20.5 x 18 feet) Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 4 diesels, 1 shaft, 5,000 shp, 21.5 knots Crew: 30 Sonar: CSU-82 suite Armament: 8 21 inch torpedo tubes (14 torpedoes or 28 mines or Harpoon in last 3 ships) Number 061 062 063 065 066 067 068 069 070

Name Jang Bogo Lee Chun Choi Museon Park Wi Lee Jongmu Jeong Un Lee Sunsin Na Daeyong Lee Eokgi

Year 1993 1994 1996 1996 1996 1998 2000 2000 2001

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Amphibious Ships Note: A ~10,000 ton LPH/LSD is being considered for completion circa 2005.

Kojoonbong class medium landing ships Displacement: 4,200 tons full load Dimensions: 106.9 x 15.3 x 3 meters (350.5 x 50 x 10 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 12,800 bhp, 16 knots Crew: 120 Aviation: aft helicopter deck Troops: 200 Cargo: 1,800 tons (690 tons beaching) Armament: 2 40 mm, 2 20 mm New landing ships based on US WWII LST 1 design.

Number 681 682 683 685

Name Kojoonbong Birobong Hyangrobong Sungoonbong

Year 1994 1997 1999 1999

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Un Bong (LST 1/LST 542) class medium landing ships Displacement: 4,080 tons full load Dimensions: 100 x 15.24 x 4.3 meters (328 x 50 x 14 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,800 bhp, 10 knots Crew: 70 Troops: 350 Cargo: 1,230 tons (815 tons beaching) Armament: 1 quad, 2 dual 40 mm, 2 20 mm Ex-USN WWII-era LSTs, all extensively modified. Number LST 671 LST 675 LST 676 LST 677 LST 678 LST 679

Name Un Bong Kae Bong Wee Bong Su Yong Buk Han Hwa San

Year 1944/55 1943/56 1944/59 1944/58 1944/58 1945/58

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Homeport Notes Ex-LST 1010 Ex-LST 288 Ex-LST 849 Ex-LST 853 Ex-LST 900 Ex-LST 1080

Tae Cho (LSM 1) class utility landing craft Displacement: 1,095 tons full load Dimensions: 62 x 10.5 x 2.53 meters (203.5 x 34.5 x 8 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,880 bhp, 13 knots Crew: 75 Troops: 48 Cargo: 350 tons (165 tons beaching) Armament: 1 dual 40 mm, 4 20 mm Ex-USN. Number Name LSM 657 Wol Mi LSM 658 Ki Rin

Year 1944/56 1944/56

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Homeport Notes Ex-LSM 57 Ex-LSM 19

Patrol Craft Kilurki 11 class (Sea Dolphin type) small patrol boats Displacement: 144 tons full load Dimensions: 33.1 x 6.92 x 1.75 meters (108.5 x 23 x 5.5 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 9,000 bhp, 32 knots Crew: 29 Armament: 1 dual 30 mm AA, 2 20 mm AA (additional in some units: 1 40 mm AA, 2 12.7 mm MG) Total of 90 vessel built, numbered PKM 212+ and named "Kilurki xxx". Built 1970's, exact completion dates unknown. Approx. 75 believed to be in service.

Mine Warfare Vessels Wonsan minelayer Displacement: 3,300 tons full load Dimensions: 103.8 x 15 x 3.4 meters (340.5 x 49 x 11 feet) Propulsion: 4 diesels, 2 shafts, 17,200 bhp, 22 knots Crew: 160 Aviation: helicopter deck Armament: 1 76 mm OTO DP, 1 dual 40 mm AA, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes, up to 300 mines Number Name 560 Won San

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1997

Yangyang class minehunters Displacement: 730 tons Dimensions: ?? Propulsion: ?? Crew: ?? Sonar: SQQ-32 minehunting Armament: 1 20mm, 2 7.62 mm Enlarged version of previous class; details unknown.

Number 571 [572 [573 [575 [576 [577 [578

Name Yangyang (none) (none) (none) (none) (none) (none)

Year FLT 1999 ordered] ordered] ordered] ordered] ordered] ordered]

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Kang Keong (Lerici) class minehunters Displacement: 520 tons full load Dimensions: 50 x 9.6 x 2.6 meters (164 x 31.5 x 8.5 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 Z-drives, 1,600 bhp, 15 knots Crew: 40 Sonar: Plessy 193M minehunting Armament: 1 20 mm AA Illegal copies of the Italian Lerici class design.

Number 561 562 563 565 566 567

Name Kang Keong Kang Jin Ko Reong Kim Po Ko Chang Kum Wha

Year 1986 1991 1991 1993 1993 1994

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Nam Yang (Bluebird) class coastal minesweepers Displacement: 380 tons full load Dimensions: 44.32 x 8.29 x 2.7 meters (145.5 x 27 x 8.5 feet) Propulsion: 4 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,020 bhp, 14 knots Crew: 40 Sonar: UQS-1 mine location Armament: 1 dual 20 mm, 3 12.7 mm MG US-built for transfer. Number MSC 555 MSC 556 MSC 557 MSC 558 MSC 559

Name Nam Yang Ha Dong Sam Kok Yong Dong Ok Cheon

Year 1963 1963 1968 1975 1975

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Kum San (Bluebird) class coastal minesweepers Displacement: 370 tons full load Dimensions: 43 x 7.95 x 2.55 meters (141 x 26 x 8.5 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,200 bhp, 14 knots Crew: 40 Sonar: UQS-1 mine location Armament: 1 dual 20 mm, 3 12.7 mm MG US-built for transfer. Number MSC 551 MSC 552 MSC 553

Name Kum San Ko Hung Kum Kok

Year 1959 1959 1959

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Auxiliaries Cheonji class small replenishment oilers Displacement: 9,000 tons full load Dimensions: 130 x 17.8 x 6.5 meters (426.5 x 58 x 21 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 15,600 bhp, 20 knots Crew: ?? Aviation: aft helicopter deck Cargo: 4,200 tons fuels, 450 tons stores Armament: 2 dual 40 mm AA, 2 20 mm AA Number Name AOE 57 Cheonji AOE 58 Daocheong AOE 59 Hwacheon

Year 1992 1998 1998

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USN YO 65 class coastal tanker Displacement: 1,390 tons full load Dimensions: 53 x 9.75 x 4 meters (174 x 32 x 13 feet) Propulsion: 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 640 bhp, 10 knots Crew: 36 Cargo: 900 tons Armament: 2 20 mm Ex-USN. Number Name YO 6 ??

Year 1945/71

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Homeport Notes Ex-YO 179

Cheonghaejin submarine rescue ship Displacement: 4,300 tons full load Dimensions: 102.8 x 16.4 x 4.6 meters (337.3 x 53.8 x 15.1 feet) Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 2 shafts, 5,440 hp, 18 knots Crew: 130 Armament: 6 12.7 mm MG Large tug-type submarine rescue ship. Number Name 21 Cheonghaejin

Year 1996

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Pyongtaek (Edenton) class salvage tugs Displacement: 3,200 tons Dimensions: 88 x 15.25 x Propulsion: 4 diesels, 2 Crew: appox. 130 Armament: light guns Ex-USN, acquired Number Name ATS 27 Pyongtaek ATS 28 Kwangyang

full load 4.6 meters (289 x 50 x 15 feet) shafts, 6,000 bhp, 16 knots

1997. Year 1972/97 1972/97

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Homeport Notes Ex-ATS 2 Ex-ATS 3

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