Soyang-class fast combat support ship
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The Soyang-class fast combat support ship (AOE-II) are fast combat support ships in service in the Republic of Korea Navy.
Development and design
They have a length of 190 metres (623 ft 4 in) and a width of 25 metres (82 ft 0 in). The vessels are capable of embarking a helicopter on her helipad. She carriers a single Phalanx CIWS and MASS decoy launchers. They have a displacement of about 10,105 tonnes (9,945 long tons) and a crew of 140. She runs on both hybrid diesel and electric engines with two shafts. The ship has a maximum speed of 24 knots (44 km/h; 28 mph) and a range of 5,500 nautical miles (10,200 km; 6,300 mi).
Construction
ROKS Soyang was laid down on 13 July 2015 and launched on 29 November 2016 by Hyundai Heavy Industries. Commissioning followed on 18 September 2018.
A second vessel was announced, to be built by Hanwha Ocean 26 July 2024. She is planned to be commissioned in December 2028.
List of ships
| Hull number | Name | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AOE-57 | Soyang | Hyundai Heavy Industries | 29 November 2016 | 18 September 2018 | In service | |
| AOE-? | TBA | Hanwha Ocean | - | December 2028 (planned) | Announced |