[Dundee]

Any indication of range and endurance?

[Jeff Head]

Well, the range for the new vessel is listed as 5,500 nautical miles. Arleigh Burkes, by comparison, are listed at 4,400. Ticonderoga cruisers are listed at 6,000 nautical miles.

Clearly, the ROKN intends more than coastal duties. These vessels will be out on the high seas...either helping conduct allied missions in the WOT and elsewhere, humanitatiran, showing the flag, and protecting Korean interests wherever their government feels those interests lie.

No doubt, the will also be used for TBM duties at some point, protecting against the likes of the North Koreans.