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Thursday 22 September 2011

South Korean frigate Chung Nam (FFK953) 1984-


Chung Nam (FFK 953), launched by Korea Shipbuilding and Engineering 26 October 1984 and completed 1 June 1986. Of the Ulsan-class with sister ships Ulsan, Seoul, Masan, Kyong Buk. Chon Nam, Che Ju, Busan and Chung Ju. Build as multi purpose frigates in two versions, the Chung Nam is an earlier version. Displacement full loaded 2,180 tons and dimensions 102 (over all) x 11,5 x 3,51m. Maximum speed 34 knots and a range of 4,447 miles with a speed of 15 knots. Armed with 2-3” OTO Melara guns, 4-Emerson 30mm Anti Aircraft guns, 8 Harpoon SSMs, and 6-324mm torpedo tubes.