Chungnam-class frigate explained

The Chungnam-class frigate is a class of frigates of the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN). The Chungnam class is based on the preceding . Which in turn is based on the, and has otherwise been referred to as the Incheon-class batch III, or FFX-III. Confusingly, the FFX Batch III is sometimes called the Ulsan-class.^[1]

History

The first ship was launched in April 2023.^[2]

Construction of the second ship started on 27 July 2023 with a steel cutting ceremony at the SK Oceanplant.^{[3] [4] [5]}

Features

The Chungnam is reportedly capable of intercepting up to eight incoming missiles.^[2]

Ships in the class

Name	Pennant number	Builder	Laid down	Launched	Commissioned	Status
ROKS Chungnam	FFG-828	Hyundai Heavy Industries		10 April 2023	December 2024 (planned)	Launched
ROKS Jinhae	FFG-829	SK Oceanplant	1 April 2024 (planned)	November 2024 (planned)	June 2026 (planned)	Under construction
TBD	FFG-831				December 2026 (planned)	Under construction
TBD	FFG-832				June 2027 (planned)	Under construction
TBD	FFG-833	Hanwha Ocean			December 2027 (planned)	Under construction
TBD	FFG-835				June 2028 (planned)	Under construction

Notes and References

1. Web site: Cha. Eunhyuk. Hanwha Ocean to Build Last Two Ulsan-class FFX Batch III Frigates. Naval News. 2023-11-13. 2023-07-16.
2. Web site: 2023-04-16 . 날아오는 적 미사일 8발 동시에 잡는다… 해군 최신예 호위함의 비밀무기 . 2023-06-13 . 조선일보 . ko.
3. Web site: SK Oceanplant Cuts Steel For 2nd FFX Batch-III Frigate . Naval News. 6 August 2023 . 10 August 2023.
4. Web site: Rahmat. Ridzwan. South Korea launches first Ulsan-class Batch III frigate. Janes.com. 2023-11-13.
5. Web site: Cha. Eunhyuk. Hanwha Ocean to Build Last Two Ulsan-class FFX Batch III Frigates. Naval News. 2023-11-13. 2023-07-16.