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The '''Korean Vertical Launching System''' ('''K-VLS''' or '''KVLS''') is a [[vertical launching system]] developed by [[South Korea]] to be deployed by the [[Republic of Korea Navy]]. It is used in the [[Sejong the Great-class destroyer]], [[KSS-III submarine]], and is scheduled to be added to the [[Daegu-class frigate]]. The K-VLS can deploy the [[KM-SAM|Cheolmae-2 air defense missile]], [[K-SAAM|Haegung air defense missile]], [[Hong Sang Eo]] [[anti-submarine missile]], [[SSM-700K Haeseong|Haeseong-II]], [[Hyunmoo-3]] [[land-attack missile|land-attack]] [[cruise missile]]s<ref>[https://thediplomat.com/2016/06/rok-navy-launches-new-warship-capable-of-hitting-targets-inside-north-korea/ ROK Navy Launches New Warship Capable of Hitting Targets Inside North Korea] - Thediplomat.com, 9 June 2016</ref> and even [[SLBMs]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/hyunmoo-2b/|title=Hyunmoo-2B - Missile Threat|website=Missilethreat.csis.org|accessdate=25 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://thediplomat.com/2016/06/south-korea-to-develop-submarine-launched-ballistic-missile/|title=South Korea to Develop Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile|website=Thediplomat.com|accessdate=25 November 2017}}</ref> |
The '''Korean Vertical Launching System''' ('''K-VLS''' or '''KVLS''') is a [[vertical launching system]] developed by [[South Korea]] to be deployed by the [[Republic of Korea Navy]]. It is used in the [[Sejong the Great-class destroyer]], [[KSS-III submarine]], and is scheduled to be added to the [[Daegu-class frigate]]. The K-VLS can deploy the [[KM-SAM|Cheolmae-2 air defense missile]] (KM-SAM) , [[K-SAAM|Haegung air defense missile]] (K-SAAM), [[Hong Sang Eo]] [[anti-submarine missile]], [[SSM-700K Haeseong|Haeseong-II]], [[Hyunmoo-3]] [[land-attack missile|land-attack]] [[cruise missile]]s<ref>[https://thediplomat.com/2016/06/rok-navy-launches-new-warship-capable-of-hitting-targets-inside-north-korea/ ROK Navy Launches New Warship Capable of Hitting Targets Inside North Korea] - Thediplomat.com, 9 June 2016</ref> and even [[SLBMs]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/hyunmoo-2b/|title=Hyunmoo-2B - Missile Threat|website=Missilethreat.csis.org|accessdate=25 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://thediplomat.com/2016/06/south-korea-to-develop-submarine-launched-ballistic-missile/|title=South Korea to Develop Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile|website=Thediplomat.com|accessdate=25 November 2017}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 05:54, 9 March 2024
The Korean Vertical Launching System (K-VLS or KVLS) is a vertical launching system developed by South Korea to be deployed by the Republic of Korea Navy. It is used in the Sejong the Great-class destroyer, KSS-III submarine, and is scheduled to be added to the Daegu-class frigate. The K-VLS can deploy the Cheolmae-2 air defense missile (KM-SAM) , Haegung air defense missile (K-SAAM), Hong Sang Eo anti-submarine missile, Haeseong-II, Hyunmoo-3 land-attack cruise missiles[1] and even SLBMs.[2][3]
Ships using KVLS
| Class | Ship type | K-VLS complement |
|---|---|---|
| Chungmugong Yi Sun-shin class (KDX-II) | destroyer | 24 cells / 32 cells |
| King Sejong the Great class (KDX-III) | destroyer | 48 cells |
| Daegu-class (FFX-II) | frigate | 16 cells |
| Nampo-class | minelayer | 4 cells |
| Cheon Wang Bong-class | LST | 4 cells |
| KSS-III | Attack submarine | 10 cells |
See also
References
- ^ ROK Navy Launches New Warship Capable of Hitting Targets Inside North Korea - Thediplomat.com, 9 June 2016
- ^ "Hyunmoo-2B - Missile Threat". Missilethreat.csis.org. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
- ^ "South Korea to Develop Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile". Thediplomat.com. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
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