HD HHI has highlighted its proven track record at the Indian Ocean Defence and Security Conference in Perth, Western Australia. FFX 3rd Batch Delivered The frigate design for the Korean Navy (ROKN). In addition, the manufacturer has placed great emphasis on its industrial expertise in providing naval combatants domestically and abroad.
Hyundai’s IODS 2024 display was in marked contrast to its domestic rival Hanwha Ocean. Hanwha delivered one of the most detailed presentations at the event, focusing on current and proposed products. In contrast, HD HHI instead hosted a more discreet presence, with its booth completely closed. The shipyard also presented in this context Navy News With a brief overview of their current global activities and an overview of the third batch of FFX frigates as the latest frigate design under acquisition for the Korean Navy.
Chungnam’s 3rd FFX installment in the context of SEA 3000
The Australian Independent Review has classified both the second batch of FFX ships, known in Korean naval service as the Daegu class, and the third batch of FFX ships, or the Chungnam class, as “As examples” Along with the Japanese frigate Mogami, the Spanish Alpha 3000, and the German Meko A-200, the Chungnam-class frigate is therefore a candidate for the purchase of 11 general purpose combat ships under Australia’s SEA 3000 program requirement. Compared to the Daegu, the Chungnam-class represents a further development of the original Incheon-class frigate delivered to Korea as part of the broader FFX effort.
The basic specifications of the Chungnam are 129 meters long, 14.8 meters wide, 3,500 tons standard displacement and 4,300 tons full displacement. The ship has a crew of about 120, compared to 140 in the previous Incheon and Daegu versions. In this context, it is worth noting that the Philippine Navy’s Jose Rizal class, a modified Incheon design, has up to 110 crew members. The different figures show a certain amount of slack in the basic design depending on the exact requirements of the clients.
Made in Korea hardware is a key feature of FFX Batch 3.
The armament of the Chungnam meets the requirements of the Korean Navy for maximum use of domestically developed technologies. The frigate carries a 16-cell K-VLS vertical launch missile system. The primary air defense missile is K-SAAM, short-range missile Developed primarily to replace the RIM-116 RAM on Korean Navy ships, the K-SAAM supports the quadruple mobilization of the K-VLS. The anti-ship missile system is the Korean SSM-700 C-Star, which is effectively a domestic equivalent of the Harpoon. The Chungnam carries the AShM in two quadruple launchers forward of the hangar. The guns carried include a US 5-inch Mk 45 gun on the bow and Indigenously developed seven-barrel 30mm CIWS-II On the barn.
Flexible propulsion and innovative sensor mast
The Chungnam-class, like the previous Daegu, features a combined diesel-electric or gas turbine propulsion system. This arrangement provides diesel-electric propulsion modes for low speed and noise requirements, with the gas turbine added for top speed. In both the Daegu and Chungnam, the diesel engines are MTU, while the gas turbine is a Rolls Royce MT30.
The so-called I-Mast integrated sensor mast is arguably the standout feature of the Chongnam. Mast developed by Hanwha It carries a GaN active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar operating in the S-band across four fixed panels. The design as implemented in the Chongnam also includes an infrared search and track (IRST) sensor. The I-Mast also provides additional growth potential for the addition of an X-band radar as well as various ESM systems.
Experience in export and general industry is a key strength of HHI.
In addition to showcasing the third batch of FFX, Hyundai Heavy Industries emphasized its manufacturing capabilities. The manufacturer also focused on its current cooperation with two international partners. Hyundai expects to deliver the first Chungnam-class frigate to the Korean Navy in December this year. KS Woo, Senior Vice President of Hyundai Heavy Industries, highlighted the four-year delivery timeframe from contract signing to Chungnam’s delivery to the Korean Navy. Woo also confirmed that delivery to an export customer can be completed in just 40 months. The Hyundai Heavy Industries official confirmed that the company is ready to meet any delivery requirements a hypothetical customer may have.
HHI is currently in the process of implementation. great importanceGInvestigation program For the Philippine Navy. The Philippine Navy has already acquired two Jose Rizal-class frigates. In addition, the Philippines will purchase two frigates and six offshore patrol vessels from HD HHI. The Korean manufacturer also recently purchased two Jose Rizal-class frigates. Won a marine contract in PeruUnder the agreement, HHI will support the local production of one frigate, one patrol vessel and two landing craft. The implementing partner is Peruvian state-owned Servicios Industriales de la Marina (SIMA). The Peruvian agreement could set a precedent for HHI working with an Australian entity to support the SEA 3000.
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