| 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]
| 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 |