Defense Acquisition Program Administraion announced on September 7th that Hyundai Heavy Industries successfully delivered the fast combat support ship ROKS Soyang (AOE-51) to the Republic of Korea Navy.
ROKS Soyang undergoing sea trials prior to delivery.
Photo Credit: Defense Acquisition Program Administration
ROKS Soyang is a product of AOE-II program, which aims to complement the existing fleet of AOE-I Cheonji-class fast combat support ships and to better support the Navy's blue-water operations, such as those conducted by the 7th Maritime Task Flotilla. ROKS Soyang was launched in November 2016 and can carry 2.3 times more supply than existing Cheonji-class AOEs.
Specifications
Displacement: 10,000 tons (empty) / 23,000 tons (full)
Size: 190m/25m/8m
Propulsion: Diesel-electric Hybrid
Speed: 24 knots (max) / 15 knots (cruise)
Range: 5,500 NM
Crew: 140
Armament: 1 x 20mm Phalanx CIWS
Decoy: MASS
Load: 10,000 tons of fuel + 1,000 tons of ammunition and food
Aircraft: Helicopter Hangar
Video Credit: Defense Acquisition Program Administration
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