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*OPS-28E surface search radar
*OPS-28E surface search radar

Revision as of 17:32, 18 January 2022

Choi Young (DDH-981) cropped.jpg
HNS Kang Jae-in patrolling Meridian waters
Class overview
Name: Gwangsindo class
Builders: Seosan Naval Yards
Operators:
Built: 2007–
In commission: 2007–
Planned: 54
Building: 0
Completed: 35
Active: 35
General characteristics
Type: Guided missile frigate
Displacement:
  • 5,500 tonnes standard
  • 6,500 tonnes full load
Length: 150 m (492 ft 2 in)
Beam: 17.4 m (57 ft 1 in)
Draft: 9.5 m (31 ft 2 in)
Propulsion: Combined diesel-electric or gas
Speed: 30 knots (56 km/h)
Complement: 180
Sensors and
processing systems:
Electronic warfare
& decoys:
Armament:
Aircraft carried: 2 × Mitsuna SH-60 Seahawk helicopter

The Gwangsindo-class frigate is general purpose frigate built by Seosan Naval Yards which began production in 2007. Originally commissioned to serve the independent surface warfare needs of Hanhae, the design found massive success internationally as is positioned as one of the most widely sold naval vessels in the world. It is used by nations of the Dayashinese Association and Tawantinsuyu. It is outfitted with the Suijin combat system.