ROKS Wang Geon (DDH-978)

ROKS Wang Geon (DDH-978) is a Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer in the Republic of Korea Navy. She is named after Wang Geon.[1]

ROKS Wang Geon entering Pearl Harbor during RIMPAC 2014.
History
South Korea
Name:
  • ROKS Wang Geon
  • (대조영)
Namesake: Wang Geon
Builder: Hyundai Heavy Industries, South Korea
Launched: 4 May 2005
Commissioned: 10 November 2006
Identification: DDH-978
Status: Active
General characteristics
Class and type: Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer
Displacement:
  • 4,800 t (4,700 long tons) standard
  • 5,000 t (4,900 long tons) full load
Length: 150 m (492 ft 2 in)
Beam: 17 m (55 ft 9 in)
Propulsion: Combined diesel or gas
Speed: 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph)
Complement: 200
Armament:

Design

The KDX-II is part of a much larger build up program aimed at turning the ROKN into a blue-water navy. It is said to be the first stealthy major combatant in the ROKN and was designed to significantly increase the ROKN's capabilities.[2][3]

Construction and career

ROKS Wang Geon was launched on 4 May 2005 by Hyundai Heavy Industries and commissioned on 10 November 2006.[4]

RIMPAC 2014

ROKS Wang Geon, ROKS Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong and a Jang Bogo-class submarine participated in RIMPAC 2014 from 26 June to 1 August 2014.[5]

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References
  1. www.navyrecognition.com https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/132-republic-of-korea-navy-vessels-ships-and-equipment/rok-navy-frigates-a-destroyers/1197-chungmugong-yi-sun-sin-kdx-ii-class-destroyer-republic-of-korea-rok-navy-roks-munmu-the-great-dae-jo-yeong-wang-geon-gang-gam-chan-choe-yeong-hyundai-heavy-industries-hhi-dsme-datasheet-pictures-photos-video-specifications.html. Retrieved 2020-08-08. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ROK Navy
  3. "ROKS Wang Geon DDH-978". Helis.com. Retrieved 2020-08-08.
  4. "ROKS Wang Geon (DDG-978) Multirole Guided Missile Destroyer Warship". www.militaryfactory.com. Retrieved 2020-08-08.
  5. "RIMPAC 2014: participating vessels by country". Naval Technology. 2014-07-07. Retrieved 2020-08-08.


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