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Chungnam-classfrigate

Frigates · South Korea · 2022
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Chungnam-classfrigate

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
85
Air Defence
80
ASW Capability
75
Sensors
82
Versatility
88
Endurance
78
Survivability
85
Aviation
70
Technology
90
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin South Korea
CategoryFrigates
EraModern Era
In service2022
Operators1 countries
Quantity6
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
81
Frigates MASS Rating
3/33
Modern Era
7/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
85
Air Defence
80
ASW Capability
75
Sensors
82
Versatility
88
Endurance
78
Survivability
85
Aviation
70
Technology
90
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Chungnam-class frigate
Category
Production
2022–
Quantity
6
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · MODERN ERA
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
81
frigates category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification7MOD.7
  • Ship TypeGuided missile frigate
  • Builder / ShipyardHyundai Heavy Industries, SK Oceanplant, Hanwha Ocean
  • Laid Down2022
  • Launched2023
  • Commissioned2024
  • Ships in Class6
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Full Load Displacement4,300 t
▣Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Length (overall)129 m
  • Beam14.8 m
◇Propulsion3MOD.3
  • PropulsionCODAG
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)Combined diesel–electric or gas with 1 × Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbine and MTU diesel engines
  • Shafts / Screws2
◆Gun Armament4MOD.4
  • Main Gun5-inch (127 mm)/L62 caliber Mk 45 Mod 4 naval gun
  • Main Gun Calibre127 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
  • CIWSCIWS-II
▤Missile Armament4MOD.4
  • VLS Cells16
  • Anti-Ship MissilesSSM-700K Haeseong (Haeryong VL-Tactical)
  • Surface-to-Air MissilesK-SAAM (quadpacked in K-VLS)
  • Land-Attack Cruise MissilesYes
⬢Underwater Warfare2MOD.2
▲Aviation2MOD.2
◎Sensors & Combat Systems2MOD.2
◈Survivability3MOD.3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2022Production started
4
years in service
6
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 12units
12active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
Automated Damage Control is a shipboard system that detects, assesses, and mitigates combat damage on aircraft carriers using sensors and software to enhance response speed and reduce crew workload.
A defensive system on fleet aircraft carriers designed to detect, protect against, and mitigate chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats.
Combined diesel-electric and gas propulsion system integrating diesel engines for cruising and gas turbines for high-speed operation.
Military action involving the use of electromagnetic spectrum to disrupt, deceive, or destroy enemy electronic systems.
The upper deck of an aircraft carrier, equipped for aircraft takeoff, landing, and maintenance operations.
Cruise missiles designed to strike land targets from naval platforms, typically launched from ships or submarines.
Radar system using multiple small antennas whose signals are combined to create a steerable beam without physical movement, enabling rapid scanning and tracking of multiple targets.
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