The Soyang-class fast combat support ship (AOE-II) are fast combat support ships in service in the Republic of Korea Navy.
They have a length of 190m (620feet) and a width of 25m (82feet). The vessels are capable of embarking a helicopter on her helipad. She carriers a single Phalanx CIWS and MASS decoy launchers. They have a displacement of about 10105t and a crew of 140. She runs on both hybrid diesel and electric engines with two shafts. The ship has a maximum speed of 24kn and a range of 5500nmi.[1]
ROKS Soyang was laid down on 13 July 2015 and launched on 29 November 2016 by Hyundai Heavy Industries. Commissioning followed on 18 September 2018.[2]
A second vessel was announced, to be built by Hanwha Ocean 26 July 2024. She is planned to be commissioned in December 2028.
| Name | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | Status | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AOE-57 | Hyundai Heavy Industries | 29 November 2016 | 18 September 2018 | In service | |||
| AOE-? | TBA | Hanwha Ocean | - | December 2028 (planned) | Announced |