Soyang-class fast combat support ship

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ROKS Soyang in Busan Naval Base.jpg
ROKS Soyang at Busan Naval Base on 21 January 2020
Class overview
Builders
OperatorsFlag of the Republic of Korea Navy.svg  Republic of Korea Navy
Preceded by Cheonji-class fast combat support ship
Cost US$331 million for the second ship
Built2016-present
In service2018-present
Planned2
Completed1
Active1
General characteristics [1]
Type Fast combat support ship
Displacement10,105 tonnes (9,945 long tons) full load
Length190 m (623 ft 4 in)
Beam25 m (82 ft 0 in)
Draft8 m (26 ft 3 in)
Propulsion Combined diesel-electric or diesel (CODELOD)
Speed
  • 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph) (cruise)
  • 24 knots (44 km/h; 28 mph) (max)
Range5,500  nmi (10,200 km; 6,300 mi)
Complement140
Electronic warfare
& decoys
MASS decoy launchers
Armament1× 20 mm Phalanx CIWS Mark 15 guns
Aircraft carried SH-60 Seahawk
Aviation facilities Helipad and hangar

The Soyang-class fast combat support ship (AOE-II) are fast combat support ships in service in the Republic of Korea Navy.

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Development and design

They 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

ROKS 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

Construction data
Hull numberNameBuilder Launched Commissioned StatusNotes
AOE-57 Soyang Hyundai Heavy Industries 29 November 201618 September 2018In service [3]
AOE-?TBA Hanwha Ocean -December 2028 (planned)Announced [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Hanwha Ocean to Build Second Soyang-class Fast Combat Support Ship (AOE-II)" . Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  2. "ROKN (Modern South Korean Navy)" . Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  3. 1 2 "ROK Navy Commissions First AOE-II class Logistics Support Ship 'Soyang'" . Retrieved 16 August 2024.