Nampo-class Corvette
Type: Corvette
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: North Korea
Manufacturer: Korean Peoples Army Munitions Industry
First Deployed: 2011
Overview
The Nampo class represents North Korea's most modern surface combatant, a small corvette with anti-ship missile armament and limited stealth features. Introduced around 2011-2014, these vessels are significantly more capable than the aged patrol craft that form the majority of the Korean People's Navy surface fleet. The class carries anti-ship missiles and anti-aircraft guns. However, production numbers remain very small and the platform cannot operate effectively in contested open ocean environments against South Korean or US naval forces.
Technical Specifications
| crew | ~80 (estimated) |
|---|---|
| length | ~70 m |
| armament | Anti-ship missiles (C-802 derivative), 76mm gun, AA systems |
| max_speed | ~30 knots |
| displacement | ~600-700 tonnes (estimated) |
Operators
- North Korea
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