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ROKS Sokcho (PCC-778)

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History
South Korea
NameSochko (Korean: 속초)
NamesakeSokcho
OperatorRepublic of Korea Navy
Builder
IdentificationPennant number PCC-778
General characteristics
Class and typeTemplate:Sclass-
Displacement1,200 t (1,200 long tons)
Length88 m (288 ft 9 in)[1]
Draft2.9 m (9 ft 6 in)[3]
PropulsionCODOG unit[1]
Speed
  • Maximum 32 knots (59 km/h; 37 mph)
  • Cruising 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)[1]
Range4,000 nmi (7,400 km; 4,600 mi)[1]
Complement104[2]
Armament

ROKS Sokcho (PCC-778) is a South Korean Template:Sclass- of the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN). It was in the vicinity at the time of the sinking of ROKS Cheonan and is reported to have fired shots at a possible target that it identified at that time.[4]

Design

Armament

The ship's armament consists of:[1][3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Patrol Combat Covtte (PCC)". Republic of Korea Navy. Retrieved 8 June 2010.
  2. ^ "South Korean navy ship sinks near sea border with North". BBC. 26 March 2010. Retrieved 26 March 2010.
  3. ^ a b c "Pohang (PCC Patrol Combat Corvette)". GlobalSecurity.org. 9 January 2010. Retrieved 27 March 2010.
  4. ^ Tania Branigan and Caroline Davies (26 March 2010). "South Korean naval ship sinks in disputed area after 'explosion'". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 March 2010.
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