Ulsan-class
Summary
| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Frigate |
| Subtype | Missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Heavy Industries, Korea Shipbuilding Corporation, Korea Tacoma Shipyard, Daewoo Shipyard |
| Year commissioned | 1984 |
| Units | 951 ULSAN, 952 SEOUL, 953 CHUNG NAM, 955 MASAN, 956 KYONGBUK, 957 CHONNAM, 958 CHEJU, 959 PUSAN, 961 CHUNGJU |
| Current operators | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
Description
The Frigate Ulsan class is a versatile and highly capable naval vessel designed and built by South Korea. With its advanced technology and exceptional combat capabilities, this class of frigates has become a cornerstone of the Republic of Korea Navy's fleet.
The Ulsan class frigates are 130 meters in length and have a displacement of around 3,480 tons. These vessels feature a sleek and modern design, incorporating state-of-the-art technologies to enhance their operational effectiveness.
Equipped with a variety of advanced weapon systems, the Ulsan class frigates are capable of carrying out a wide range of missions. These include anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine warfare operations. The vessels are armed with surface-to-air missiles, anti-ship missiles, torpedoes, and various artillery systems, providing them with formidable offensive and defensive capabilities.
In addition to their impressive armament, the Ulsan class frigates are equipped with advanced radar systems, sonars, and communications equipment. These systems enable the vessels to maintain situational awareness, detect enemy threats, and effectively communicate and coordinate operations with other naval assets.
Furthermore, the Ulsan class frigates are designed with enhanced stealth features to minimize their radar signature and reduce their vulnerability to detection. This enables them to operate more effectively in hostile environments, enhancing the overall survivability of the vessels and their crew.
With a top speed of over 30 knots and a range of approximately 4,500 nautical miles, the Ulsan class frigates possess excellent speed and endurance, allowing them to operate efficiently over extended periods and in various sea conditions.
The Ulsan class frigates have proven their capabilities through numerous successful deployments and exercises. These vessels have demonstrated their effectiveness in patrolling and protecting territorial waters, conducting maritime security operations, and participating in international peacekeeping missions.
Technical specifications
| Ulsan | |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2180 tons |
| Range | 14000 km at 18 knots |
| Crew | 186 members |
| Width | 12.5 m (41.0 ft) |
| Length | 103.7 m (340.2 ft) |
| Propulsion | 2 General Electric LM 2500 gas turbines with a power of 54,400 hp + 2 MTU diesel engines - 2 propellers |
| Armament | 8 UGM-84 (IV 2) + 2 OTO-Melara Compact 76 mm + 8 30mm Emerlec guns + 6 Mk.32 T/ASMs + 2 grenade launchers |
| Maximum speed | 35 knots |