Korean Vertical Launching System Explained

Korean Vertical Launching System
한국형 수직발사체계
Origin:South Korea
Type:Vertical launching system
Is Ranged:yes
Service:2003–present
Used By:Republic of Korea Navy
Designer:Agency for Defense Development
Design Date:2000s
Manufacturer:Hanwha Aerospace
Production Date:2002–present

The Korean Vertical Launching System (K-VLS or KVLS) is a vertical launching system developed by South Korea to be deployed by the Republic of Korea Navy. It is used in the Sejong the Great-class destroyer, KSS-III submarine, and is scheduled to be added to the Daegu-class frigate. The K-VLS can deploy the Cheongung air defense missile (KM-SAM), Haegung air defense missile (K-SAAM), K745A1 Red Shark anti-submarine missile, Haeseong-II, Hyunmoo-3 land-attack cruise missiles[1] and even SLBMs.[2] [3]

Ships using KVLS

Class Ship type K-VLS complement
Destroyer 24 cells / 32 cells
Destroyer 48 cells
Daegu-class (FFX-II)Frigate 16 cells
Minelayer 4 cells
LST 4 cells
Attack submarine 6 cells / 10 cells

See also

Notes and References

  1. https://thediplomat.com/2016/06/rok-navy-launches-new-warship-capable-of-hitting-targets-inside-north-korea/ ROK Navy Launches New Warship Capable of Hitting Targets Inside North Korea
  2. Web site: Hyunmoo-2B - Missile Threat. Missilethreat.csis.org. 25 November 2017.
  3. Web site: South Korea to Develop Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile. Thediplomat.com. 25 November 2017.