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Korean Vertical Launching System
The Korean vertical launching system (K-VLS or KVLS) is a hot-launch vertical launching system developed by South Korea to be deployed by the Republic of Korea Navy. It is used in the Sejong the Great-class destroyer, KSS-III submarine, and is scheduled to be added to the Daegu-class frigate. The K-VLS can deploy the Cheongung air defense missile (KM-SAM), Haegung air defense missile (K-SAAM), K745A1 Red Shark anti-submarine missile, Haeseong-II, Hyunmoo-3 land-attack cruise missiles and even SLBMs. Three systems may be referred to as K-VLS. * The "K-VLS" is comparable in size and role to the strike-length Mk 41 VLS. It comes in 8-cell modules sized at 3.165 m × 2.076 m × 7.7 m. * The "K-VLS Compact" is specialized for the K-SAAM surface-to-air missile. It comes in modules of 4 cells, sized at 2.9 m × 2.6 m × 4.9 m (length-width-height). Its role can be compared to the Mk 48/56 VLS for RIM-162 ESSM. * Dosan Ahn Changho-class submarines use a K-VLS that has a module ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vertical Launching System
A vertical launching system (VLS) is an advanced system for holding and firing missiles on mobile naval platforms, such as surface ships and submarines. Each vertical launch system consists of a number of ''cells'', which can hold one or more missiles ready for firing. Typically, each cell can hold a number of different types of missiles, allowing the ship flexibility to load the best set for any given mission. Further, when new missiles are developed, they are typically fitted to the existing vertical launch systems of that nation, allowing existing ships to use new types of missiles without expensive rework. When the command is given, the missile flies straight up far enough to clear the cell and the ship, then turns onto the desired course. A VLS allows surface combatants to have a greater number of weapons ready for firing at any given time compared to older launching systems such as the Mark 13 missile launcher, Mark 13 single-arm and Mark 26 missile launcher, Mark 26 t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SLBMs
A submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) is a ballistic missile capable of being launched from submarines. Modern variants usually deliver multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs), each of which carries a nuclear warhead and allows a single launched missile to strike several targets. Submarine-launched ballistic missiles operate in a different way from submarine-launched cruise missiles. Modern submarine-launched ballistic missiles are closely related to intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), with ranges of over , and in many cases SLBMs and ICBMs may be part of the same family of weapons. History Origins The first practical design of a submarine-based launch platform was developed by the Germans near the end of World War II involving a launch tube which contained a V-2 ballistic missile variant and was towed behind a submarine, known by the code-name ''Prüfstand XII''. The war ended before it could be tested, but the engineers who had worked on it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anti-ship Missile
An anti-ship missile (AShM or ASM) is a guided missile that is designed for use against ships and large boats. Most anti-ship missiles are of the sea-skimming variety, and many use a combination of inertial guidance and active radar homing. A large number of other anti-ship missiles use infrared homing to follow the heat that is emitted by a ship; it is also possible for anti-ship missiles to be guided by radio command all the way. Many anti-ship missiles can be launched from a variety of weapons systems including surface warships (also referred to as ship-to-ship missiles), submarines, bombers, fighter planes, patrol planes, helicopters, shore batteries, land vehicles, and, conceivably, even infantrymen firing shoulder-launched missiles. The term surface-to-surface missile (SSM) is used when appropriate. The longer-range anti-ship missiles are often called anti-ship cruise missiles. Several countries are also developing anti-ship ballistic missiles. Etymology Both ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russian Navy
The Russian Navy is the Navy, naval arm of the Russian Armed Forces. It has existed in various forms since 1696. Its present iteration was formed in January 1992 when it succeeded the Navy of the Commonwealth of Independent States (which had itself succeeded the Soviet Navy following the dissolution of the Soviet Union in late December 1991). The Imperial Russian Navy was established by Peter the Great (Peter I) in October 1696. The symbols of the Russian Navy, the St. Andrew's ensign (seen to the right), and most of its traditions were established personally by Peter I. The Russian navy possesses the vast majority of the former Soviet naval forces, and currently comprises the Northern Fleet, the Pacific Fleet (Russia), Pacific Fleet, the Black Sea Fleet, the Baltic Fleet, the Caspian Flotilla, the Permanent task force of the Russian Navy in the Mediterranean Sea, permanent task force in the Mediterranean, Russian Naval Aviation, Naval Aviation, and the Coastal Troop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
3S-14
The 3S-14 missile launcher (), also known as UKSK (), is a vertical launching system in service with Russian Navy. The system exists in container and container-less variants that differ in requirements to the ship its installed to. Deck-mounted angled 3S-14PE version is proposed on export. It may launch following types of missiles: * Kalibr missiles - SS-N-30 cruise missile, SS-N-27 anti-ship missile * Tsirkon cruise missiles *P-800 Oniks anti-ship missiles *Novator 91R anti-submarine missile Some sources report potential use of surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) in UKSK-M. The system is installed on: *, *project 22350 class , *project 11356 *modernized *modernized See also * Mk 41 VLS * Sylver * K-VLS *GJB 5860-2006 GJB 5860-2006 () is a Chinese military technical standard describing a vertical launching system (VLS) for all types of missiles aboard surface combatants. Cells have a square crossection with sides, and may be , , or deep. Each cell carries one ... Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States Navy
The United States Navy (USN) is the naval warfare, maritime military branch, service branch of the United States Department of Defense. It is the world's most powerful navy with the largest Displacement (ship), displacement, at 4.5 million tons in 2021. It has the world's largest aircraft carrier fleet, with List of aircraft carriers in service, eleven in service, one undergoing trials, two new carriers under construction, and six other carriers planned as of 2024. With 336,978 personnel on active duty and 101,583 in the Ready Reserve, the U.S. Navy is the third largest of the United States military service branches in terms of personnel. It has 299 deployable combat vessels and about 4,012 operational aircraft as of 18 July 2023. The U.S. Navy is one of six United States Armed Forces, armed forces of the United States and one of eight uniformed services of the United States. The United States Navy traces its origins to the Continental Navy, which was established during ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
People's Liberation Army Navy
The People's Liberation Army Navy, also known as the People's Navy, PLA Navy or simply Chinese Navy, is the naval warfare military branch, branch of the People's Liberation Army, the national military of the People's Republic of China. It is composed of five sub-branches: the People's Liberation Army Navy Surface Force, Surface Force, the People's Liberation Army Navy Submarine Force, Submarine Force, the People's Liberation Army Navy Coastal Defense Force, Coastal Defense Force, the People's Liberation Army Navy Marine Corps, Marine Corps and the People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force, Naval Air Force, with a total strength of 384,000 personnel, including 55,000 People's Liberation Army Marine Corps, marines and 50,000 naval aviation personnel. The PLAN's combat units are deployed among three theater commands of the People's Liberation Army, theater command naval fleet, fleets, namely the North Sea Fleet, North Sea, East Sea Fleet, East Sea and South Sea Fleet, which serve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GJB 5860-2006
GJB 5860-2006 () is a Chinese military technical standard describing a vertical launching system (VLS) for all types of missiles aboard surface combatants. Cells have a square crossection with sides, and may be , , or deep. Each cell carries one missile; the shortest cell may carry four missiles. Hot and cold launches are supported; hot launching uses the concentric canister launch (CCL) approach with exhaust vents within each launch cell. The first operational implementation is believed to be the VLS aboard the People's Liberation Army Navy's Type 052D destroyer. Armament compatible with GJB 5860 VLS: *YJ-18 anti-ship cruise missile * YJ-21 anti-ship ballistic missile * HHQ-9 surface-to-air missile * CJ-10 land-attack cruise missile * CY-5 and Yu-8 anti-submarine rockets Ships classes with GJB 5860 VLS: * Type 052D destroyer * Type 055 destroyer See also * K-VLS - A vertical launching system of Republic of Korea Navy. * Mark 41 Vertical Launching System - A vertical laun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dokdo-class Amphibious Assault Ship
The Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship () is a Ship class, class of landing platform helicopter (LPH) and Amphibious assault ship, amphibious assault ships operated by the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN). It was designed and built by Hanjin Heavy Industries (HHIC) to enhance South Korea's amphibious operation capability in terms of assault and military operations other than war (MOOTW). Development The ROK Navy required a landing ship with amphibious capabilities in its program to build a blue-water navy which was met by the ''Dokdo'' design. The Solgae-class LCAC, ''Solgae''-class LCAC — made by HHIC — was selected as the Landing Craft Air Cushion, landing craft air cushion (LCAC) to operate from the ship. Specifications The LPX is an amphibious warfare ship with a well deck to accommodate Amphibious assault vehicle, amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) and two LCACs, the first of which (LSF 631) was acquired in April 2007. The ship is 199 meters (652 ft 11 in) long, 31 mete ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cheon Wang Bong-class LST
The ''Cheon Wang Bong''-class tank landing ship () is an amphibious landing ship class of the Republic of Korea Navy. Development In the late 1980s the Republic of Korea Navy decided to gradually replace its aging fleet of World War II-era s (renamed ''Un Bong''-class LST) purchased from the US Navy in 1958. A three phase plan was laid out to develop new landing ships to meet the demands of modern amphibious and transport operations. The first phase was designated as the LST-I project, and development and design started in 1987 by Korea Tacoma, currently Hanjin Heavy Industries HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Company, Ltd. (), formerly Korea Shipbuilding & Engineering Corporation () and Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction Co. Ltd. (), is a South Korean-based multinational shipbuilding company, founded in 1937 as .... After 4 years of development, the lead ship ''Go Jun Bong'' (LST-681) was launched in 1991. Three more ships followed and all four ships were commiss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nampo-class Minelayer
''Nampo''-class minelayer () or MLS-II (Mine Laying Ship-II) is a new class of anti-submarine warfare minelayers built by Hyundai Heavy Industries for the Republic of Korea Navy. Features The MLS-II ''Nampo'' has a length of , in width and in draft with a displacement of 4,000 tons. Its crew complement is 120. The ships are equipped with a K-VLS package on top of the helicopter hangar that can deploy K-SAAM surface-to-air missiles. The ''Nampo'' class are also fitted with two Mark 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes for LIG Nex1 K745 Blue Shark anti-submarine torpedoes. Each ship is protected by two Rheinmetall Rheinmetall AG () is a German automotive and arms manufacturer, headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. The group was promoted to the DAX, Germany's leading stock market index, in March 2023. It is the largest German and fifth largest Europe ... Multi Ammunition Softkill Systems (MASS) which are installed amidships. The ''Nampo'' class is also equipped with two LI ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
