The Soyang-class fast combat support ship (AOE-II) are fast combat support ships in service in the Republic of Korea Navy.
Development and design They have a length of and a width of . 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 and a crew of 140. She runs on both hybrid diesel and electric engines with two shafts. The ship has a maximum speed of and a range of .
Construction 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.
A second vessel was announced, to be built by Hanwha Ocean 26 July 2024. She is planned to be commissioned in December 2028.
List of ships + Construction data Hull number 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
See also Den Helder class
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