Daegu (Incheon Batch II)
Frigateconfirmed
The Daegu-class frigate (Hangul: 대구급 호위함, Hanja: 大邱級護衛艦) is a class of guided missile frigates of the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN). The Daegu class is based on the preceding Incheon class, and has otherwise been referred to as the Incheon class batch II, FFG-II, or FFX-II. Eight Daegu-class ships have been commissioned, with the final goal of 20–22 frigates, of all types, in the ROKN. The Daegu-class frigates were built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) and Hyundai Heavy Industries.
Specifications
| Type | Frigate |
| Origin | South Korea |
| Manufacturer | Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, Hyundai Heavy Industries |
| Introduced | 2018 |
| Status | In service |
| Length | 122 m |
| Range | 4,500 nmi |
| Crew | 140 |
| Displacement | 3,600 t |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 8 | confirmed |
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