Yangyang-class
South Korean minesweeper, introduced in 1999, displaces 880 tons. Key figures: displacement 880 tons, length 60 m, top speed 15 knots, crew 46, built 6. In service with 1 navy — South Korea (6).
| Subtype | Minesweeper |
| Displacement | 880 tons |
| Crew | 46 members |
| Width | 10.5 m (34.4 ft) |
| Length | 60.0 m (196.9 ft) |
| Propulsion | 2 × Voith Schneider propellers |
| Maximum speed | 15 knots |
- Mine countermeasures suite
- Mine disposal vehicle
Description
The Yangyang class is a series of six modern minesweepers built by Kangnam Corporation for the Republic of Korea Navy. The first ship was commissioned in 1999, with the sixth and final vessel delivered in 2021 — a production span of over two decades reflecting gradual fleet modernization. At 60 meters long and displacing 880 tons at full load, these vessels are significantly larger than the older Ganggyeong-class minehunters they complement.
The ships are equipped with modern mine detection sonar systems, mine disposal vehicles, and Voith Schneider propellers for precise low-speed maneuvering during mine warfare operations. With a maximum speed of 15 knots, they are capable of extended mine clearance missions in the waters surrounding the Korean Peninsula, where the threat from North Korean naval mines remains a key concern.
The Republic of Korea Navy has approved the development of the MSH-II next-generation mine countermeasures vessel program to replace both the Yangyang and Ganggyeong classes. The new design is expected to incorporate autonomous underwater vehicles and modern unmanned mine countermeasures systems.
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- APR 152026 Created Page created: Yangyang