ROKS Ahn Mu explained

ROKS Ahn Mu (SS-085) is the second ship of s of the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN).

Development and design

The Dosan Ahn Changho class incorporates the Korean Vertical Launching System which will be able to carry up to ten indigenous "Chonryong" land-attack cruise missiles and "Hyunmoo" submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM),[1] becoming the first submarines in the ROKN to have this kind of capability. They will also have many other improvements compared to their predecessors built with a greater degree of South Korean technology, especially in the later batches, which will include Samsung SDI lithium-ion batteries.[2] [3] Measured to displace over 3800t submerged during sea trials,[4] they are the largest conventional submarines ever built by South Korea. The Batch II vessels will increase their displacement by approximately (submerged), according to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration.[5]

Construction and career

Ahn Mu was laid down on 17 April 2018 at DSME, Geoje and launched on 10 November 2020.[6] [7] She was commissioned on 20 April 2023.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: South Korea's First-of-Class KSS-III Attack Sub Begins Sea Trials . The Diplomat . Gady . Franz-Stefan . 18 June 2019 . 24 November 2020.
  2. Web site: South Korea approves procurement of next batch of Aegis destroyers, subs . Naval Today . 6 May 2019 . 24 November 2020.
  3. Web site: DSME Jangbogo-III Batch-II Pilot Design Has Come to an End . Navy Recognition . 28 December 2018 . 24 November 2020.
  4. Web site: South Korea's first KSS-3 submarine begins sea trials . Jane's . dead . 15 November 2020 . 18 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190618131220/https://www.janes.com/article/89283/south-korea-s-first-kss-3-submarine-begins-sea-trials .
  5. Web site: South Korea to build 3 more Aegis destroyers able to thwart ballistic missiles . Defense News . Jeong . Jeff . 2 May 2019 . 24 November 2020.
  6. Web site: Makichuk. Dave. 2020-11-12. South Korean sub a tribute to famed general Ahn Mu. 2020-11-15. Asia Times. en-US.
  7. Web site: Service (KOCIS). Korean Culture and Information. Navy launches 2nd 3,000-ton submarine Ahn Mu : Korea.net : The official website of the Republic of Korea. 2020-11-15. www.korea.net.
  8. Web site: South Korea's 2nd KSS III Submarine Commissioned with ROK Navy. navalnews.com. 20 April 2023.

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