ROKS Daegu (FFG-818) explained

ROKS Daegu (FFG-818) is the lead ship of the Daegu-class frigate in the Republic of Korea Navy. She is named after the city, Daegu.^[1]

Development

See main article: Daegu-class frigate. Daegu-class is an improved variant of the . Modifications to the Incheon-class include a TB-250K towed array sonar system and a 16-cell Korean Vertical Launching System (K-VLS) that is able to deploy the K-SAAM, Hong Sang Eo anti-submarine missile, and Haeryong tactical land attack cruise missiles.^[2]

The hull design is generally based on the one of the Incheon-class. However, as a part of weapon system modifications, the superstructure has been significantly changed. The hangar and the helicopter deck have been enlarged to support the operation of a 10-ton helicopter.^{[3] [4]}

Construction and career

ROKS Daegu was launched on 2 June 2016 by Daewoo Shipbuilding and commissioned on 6 March 2018.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: ROKS Daegu (FFG-818) Modern weapons. 2021-07-06. en-US.
2. 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
3. Web site: Koreas New Coastal Frigates: the FFX Incheon Class.
4. http://navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2016/december-2016-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-technology-maritime-security-global-news/4711-south-korea-orders-two-daegu-class-ffx-ii-frigates-ahead-of-schedule-to-support-shipbuilder.html South Korea Orders Two Daegu-class FFX-II Frigates Ahead of Schedule to Support Shipbuilder
5. Web site: 2021-01-05. Republic of Korea Navy commissions 2nd Daegu-class frigate. 2021-07-06. Naval Today. en-US.