MilitaryKDX-III Sejong the Great-class Destroyer
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The Sejong the Great class are South Korea's most powerful warships, equipped with a Korean-built Aegis Combat System (Kdacom), 128-cell VLS for SM-2, ASROC, Hyunmoo-3, and Harpoon missiles. Among the world's most capable anti-ballistic missile destroyers.
Specifications
| Type | Destroyer |
| Origin | South Korea |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Heavy Industries |
| Introduced | 2008 |
| Status | In service |
| Range | 5,500 |
| Weight | 11,000 |
| Speed | 56 |
| Crew | 300 |
History
Lead ship commissioned 2008. Three ships in service. Named after Korean historical figures. South Korea is building a second batch (Batch II) with improved ballistic missile defense capability, capable of engaging ballistic missiles in mid-course phase.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | — |
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