Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

Chapter · 28:44-30:46

KDX-II combines Mark 41 and Korean VLS in a multipurpose destroyer

The Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin class combines 56 VLS cells with eight deck-launched anti-ship missiles on a 6,520-ton destroyer.

Anti-Submarine WarfareChungmugong Yi Sun Sin Class DestroyersDestroyersGoalkeeper Close-In Weapon SystemHyunmoo-3 Cruise MissileKorean VLSMark 41 VLSMissilesRepublic of Korea NavyRIM-116 Rolling Airframe MissileSM-2 MissileSylver VLSVertical Launch Systems
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The Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin class is the multipurpose KDX-II generation. Its missile battery combines thirty-two Mark 41 cells for SM-2 with twenty-four Korean VLS cells that can carry Red Shark anti-submarine weapons and Hyunmoo-3 land-attack missiles. Those launchers provide 56 VLS cells, with eight SSM-700K Haeseong anti-ship missiles bringing the combined count to 64. One RAM launcher forward, one Goalkeeper aft, and a 5-inch gun complete the weapons fit described for the 6,520-ton full-load ship. Korea's own VLS distinguishes this program from navies that rely on Mark 41 or Sylver despite greater spending or a stronger maritime emphasis. The combination gives KDX-II weapons for several missions while extending Korea's domestic equipment capability.