[Jeff Head]

FYI...thought folks here on FR with any naval leanings would be interested in this news and the accompanying pictures.

[Jeff Head]

FYI, latest news and pics on Republic of Korea AEGIS vessel.

[Fiddlstix]

Thanks Jeff

BTTT

[Hugin]

I’m no expert, but that sure seems like a heck of a lot of armament for a ship that size.

[prophetic]

With an 80 cell VLS grouping forward dedicated to SM-2 missiles, and a 48 cell VLS grouping aft carrying 32 land attack cruise missiles and 16 ASROC anti-submarine missiles. In addition, the vessel carries 16 anti-shipping missiles very similar to harpoon missiles, a rolling air frame (RAM) missile launcher with 21 short range anti-missile and anti-air missiles, and a 30mm Goalkeeper CIWS for more close in protection. Finally, the vessel carries 32 light weight topredoes and carries two anti-submarine helicopters in its hangars

I'm grinning from ear to ear as I read how this ship literally bristles with weaponry!!

A total of 80 med-long range defensive missiles (SM-2), 32 land attack cruise missiles, 16 asrocs, 16 anti-shipping missiles, 32 light torpedoes :-) :-) :-) :-)

In ideal conditions this one ship can really wreak havoc among the oceans of commies!!

Btw what is the comparative layout armament for the US destroyers?

[JasonC]

Congratulations, glad to have her around...

[omnivore]

Nice! I’m guessing they have room for more weapons because the intended mission is more regional defense of South Korea than the global missions of US ships (more missiles, less fuel tankage). But that’s just a guess.

[PAR35]

Two thoughts:

I bet they didn’t spend a billion and a half dollars building it.

And I consider anything with a 10,000 ton displacement a cruiser.

[Tainan]

New South Korean boat in the water

[Dundee]

Any indication of range and endurance?

[Otaku6]

Kimmie is either going to announce building his own midget ship or launch a few dozen missiles AGAIN!

Personally I hope the AEGIS “destroyer” is moved into a position to shoot down those missiles.