DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
The KDX-III Sejong the Great class is South Korea most powerful surface combatant, equipped with the Aegis Combat System and 128-cell vertical launch system, more VLS cells than any current destroyer. It provides fleet air defense, ballistic missile defense, and multi-mission capability. Named after the historical King Sejong the Great, it is the centerpiece of South Korea blue-water navy.
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KDX-III Sejong - Hyundai Rotem
VENTAJAS
- 128-cell VLS largest of any destroyer worldwide
- Full Aegis BMD capability
- Powerful anti-ship and land-attack missile loadout
- Advanced Korean-made weapons integration
DESVENTAJAS
- Only 3 ships in service, limiting fleet coverage
- High operating and maintenance costs
- Large crew requirement
- Premium target in wartime due to capabilities
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
BEAM21.4 M
CREW300
RADARAN/SPY-1D(V) Aegis
SPEED30 Knots
LENGTH165.9 M
ARMAMENT128x VLS (SM-2, SM-6, ESSM, Hyunmoo), 16x SSM-700K, 127mm Gun
HELICOPTER2x Wildcat/Seahawk
DISPLACEMENT11,000 Tonnes (Full Load)
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