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PK(X)
PKX
Also Known As
Future Patrol Killer
Origin South Korea
Contractor/s
Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction Co., Ltd.
Power plant:
LM500 (2)
Protection Systems:
CEROS 200 FCS
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Description:
The PKX class vessels have been designed as the next generation Republic of Korea Navy's patrol boats to be commissioned beginning after 2007.
Each of these ships will be powered by two General Electric LM500 marine gas turbine and two diesel engines provided by German MTU in a COmbined Diesel and Gas (CODAG) arrangement.
Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 40
Guns: Main Gun Caliber 76 mm
Dimensions: Beam 9 m, Draft 5 m, Length 63 m
Weights: Full Displacement 570 t
Performance: Cruise Speed 15 kt (28 kph), Max Range 2,000 nautical mile (), Top Speed 40 kt (74 kph)
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Operators
 South Korea
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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Saturday, November 22, 2008
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