ROKS Ahn Mu (SS-085) is the second ship of Dosan Ahn Changho-class submarines of the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN).
 ROKS Ahn Mu
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| History | |
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 South Korea | |
| Name |
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| Namesake | Ahn Mu |
| Builder | Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, Geoje |
| Laid down | 17 April 2018 |
| Launched | 10 November 2020 |
| Commissioned | 20 April 2023 |
| Identification | Pennant number: SS-085 |
| Status | Active |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Dosan Ahn Changho-class submarine |
| Displacement |
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| Length | 83.5 m (273 ft 11 in) |
| Beam | 9.6 m (31 ft 6 in) |
| Draught | 7.62 m (25 ft 0 in) |
| Propulsion |
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| Speed | |
| Range | 10,000 nmi (19,000 km; 12,000 mi) |
| Endurance | 50 days |
| Complement | 50 |
| Armament |
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Development and design
editThe Dosan Ahn Changho class incorporates the Korean Vertical Launching System which will be able to carry up to ten indigenous "Chonryong" land-attack cruise missiles and "Hyunmoo" submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM),[1] becoming the first submarines in the ROKN to have this kind of capability. They will also have many other improvements compared to their predecessors built with a greater degree of South Korean technology, especially in the later batches, which will include Samsung SDI lithium-ion batteries.[2][3] Measured to displace over 3,800 tonnes (3,700 long tons) submerged during sea trials,[4] they are the largest conventional submarines ever built by South Korea. The Batch II vessels will increase their displacement by approximately 450 t (440 long tons) (4,250 t, 4,180 long tons submerged), according to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration.[5]
Construction and career
editAhn Mu was laid down on 17 April 2018 at DSME, Geoje and launched on 10 November 2020.[6][7] She was commissioned on 20 April 2023.[8]
References
edit- ^ Gady, Franz-Stefan (18 June 2019). "South Korea's First-of-Class KSS-III Attack Sub Begins Sea Trials". The Diplomat. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "South Korea approves procurement of next batch of Aegis destroyers, subs". Naval Today. 6 May 2019. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "DSME Jangbogo-III Batch-II Pilot Design Has Come to an End". Navy Recognition. 28 December 2018. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "South Korea's first KSS-3 submarine begins sea trials". Jane's. Archived from the original on 18 June 2019. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
- ^ Jeong, Jeff (2 May 2019). "South Korea to build 3 more Aegis destroyers able to thwart ballistic missiles". Defense News. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ Makichuk, Dave (12 November 2020). "South Korean sub a tribute to famed general Ahn Mu". Asia Times. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
- ^ Service (KOCIS), Korean Culture and Information. "Navy launches 2nd 3,000-ton submarine Ahn Mu : Korea.net : The official website of the Republic of Korea". www.korea.net. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
- ^ "South Korea's 2nd KSS III Submarine Commissioned with ROK Navy". navalnews.com. 20 April 2023.
