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Soyang-class fast combat support ship

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ROKS Soyang at Busan Naval Base on 21 January 2020
Class overview
Builders
Operators Republic of Korea Navy
Preceded byCheonji-class fast combat support ship
CostUS$331 million for the second ship
Built2016-present
In service2018-present
Planned2
Completed1
Active1
General characteristics [1]
TypeFast 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)
PropulsionCombined 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 carriedSH-60 Seahawk
Aviation facilitiesHelipad and hangar

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

Development and design

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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

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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

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Construction data
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

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "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. ^ a b "ROK Navy Commissions First AOE-II class Logistics Support Ship 'Soyang'". Retrieved 16 August 2024.
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