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Korean firm launches third 1800-ton class submarine
Jun 11, 2008 2:31 PM
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd has completed and launched the third 1,800-ton class submarine for the Korea Navy. In honor of Mr. An Jung-geun, the late independence fighter under Japan's colonial rule of Korea in the early 20th century, the submarine was named the An Jung-geun Ham by Adm. Jung Ok-geun, chief of Naval Operations.
The submarine will undergo naval operations tests and be delivered and deployed to sea operations in November of 2009 while two other 1800-ton submarines that were launched in 2006 and 2007 are expected to be deployed later this year. The new sub is 214 feet long and 21 feet wide with a maximum speed of 20 knots. It can remain submerged for two at depths more than 1300 feet, thanks to its high tensile-strength hull and its air-independent propulsion system.
Since constructing and delivering the first indigenous Korean frigate in 1980, Hyundai Heavy has the highest performance records among the Korean shipbuilders. The company delivered Korea's first 7000-ton class KDX-III AEGIS destroyer in May 2007.
Korean firm launches third 1800-ton class submarine
Jun 11, 2008 2:31 PM
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd has completed and launched the third 1,800-ton class submarine for the Korea Navy. In honor of Mr. An Jung-geun, the late independence fighter under Japan's colonial rule of Korea in the early 20th century, the submarine was named the An Jung-geun Ham by Adm. Jung Ok-geun, chief of Naval Operations.
The submarine will undergo naval operations tests and be delivered and deployed to sea operations in November of 2009 while two other 1800-ton submarines that were launched in 2006 and 2007 are expected to be deployed later this year. The new sub is 214 feet long and 21 feet wide with a maximum speed of 20 knots. It can remain submerged for two at depths more than 1300 feet, thanks to its high tensile-strength hull and its air-independent propulsion system.
Since constructing and delivering the first indigenous Korean frigate in 1980, Hyundai Heavy has the highest performance records among the Korean shipbuilders. The company delivered Korea's first 7000-ton class KDX-III AEGIS destroyer in May 2007.