Footage of Choe Hyun underway, does anyone knows where the original is posted?
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VLS towards the stern. Today, a further image from a video screenshot has emerged, confirming that changes have indeed been made.
I have created a collage, attached on the right, showing the configuration during the launch ceremony, in which the ship then carried out live-fire tests with its on-board systems,
while on the left is yesterday's image, 4 March. As can be seen, in the position of the 10 large VLS, there are now 24 smaller ones (from which, presumably, the cruise missiles were launched yesterday).
In addition, 16 more VLS (8 + 8) with smaller cells have been installed on the sides,which could be intended for air defence.
To summarise the number of VLS at the stern of the ship:
Under the CIWS: 20 VLS,probably for air defence; cruise missiles
then: 24 VLSfor cruise missiles ; ??
on the sides, 8+8 VLS,also for air defence, ?? but given the size of the cells, the CIWS: 20 VL
Just to put forward some hypotheses:
These destroyers, depending on the mission they are to carry out, are able to quickly change the type of missile and the corresponding vertical launch tube.
Or, after the first live-fire tests or evaluating the experiences of others, they may have concluded that it is operationally and strategically preferable to carry smaller but more numerous cruise missiles, while increasing the number of VLS dedicated to air defence missiles.
I have created a collage, attached on the right, showing the configuration during the launch ceremony, in which the ship then carried out live-fire tests with its on-board systems,
while on the left is yesterday's image, 4 March. As can be seen, in the position of the 10 large VLS, there are now 24 smaller ones (from which, presumably, the cruise missiles were launched yesterday).
In addition, 16 more VLS (8 + 8) with smaller cells have been installed on the sides,
To summarise the number of VLS at the stern of the ship:
Under the CIWS: 20 VLS,
then: 24 VLS
on the sides, 8+8 VLS,
Just to put forward some hypotheses:
These destroyers, depending on the mission they are to carry out, are able to quickly change the type of missile and the corresponding vertical launch tube.
Or, after the first live-fire tests or evaluating the experiences of others, they may have concluded that it is operationally and strategically preferable to carry smaller but more numerous cruise missiles, while increasing the number of VLS dedicated to air defence missiles.
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The video brought another surprise, at least for me.
And I have to correct my post that I quoted.
I thought the 20 VLS under the aft CIWS were for air defense missiles, but apparently they were
launching cruise missiles from them.So, which missiles will be launched from the 24 VLS ???
and which from the 16 side VLS ???
I still have to correct this: the new lateral VLS are 20 (10+10).The video brought another surprise, at least for me.
And I have to correct my post that I quoted.
I thought the 20 VLS under the aft CIWS were for air defense missiles, but apparently they were
So, which missiles will be launched from the 24 VLS ???
and which from the 16 side VLS ???
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Therefore, the destroyer is equipped with a total of:
24 VLS at the bow of the ship
64 VLS at the stern of the ship
88 VLS in total
+ 4 inclined launchers hidden amidships in the superstructure in front of the engine exhaust stack
+ 8 ready-to-use short-range CIWS missiles similar to the Pantsir
Based on the size of the VLS and the types of missiles they use, I suggest the ship will have 24 + 20 + 24 VLS for land-attack missiles: 10 small VLS located below the CIWS will likely be for smaller, 533mm anti-ship and land-attack cruise missiles. 24 larger VLS forward and 24 more aft will be for the larger Hwasal-1/2 cruise missiles.
The remaining 20 smaller VLS at the stern will be for Pyoljji-1-2 anti-aircraft missiles.
The ship's configuration would be extremely offensive, at the expense of her defensive capabilities and cruising range.
The remaining 20 smaller VLS at the stern will be for Pyoljji-1-2 anti-aircraft missiles.
The ship's configuration would be extremely offensive, at the expense of her defensive capabilities and cruising range.
Missile launches by North Korean destroyer Choe Hyon. The North Korean Navy conducted tests of the 51st Choe Hyon-class guided missile destroyer. North Korea has already built two Choe Hyon-class destroyers. These powerful ships, with a displacement of up to 5,500 tons, are equipped with 74 vertical launch tubes for four different missile sizes. The ship also has a 127mm gun mount and two six-barrel 30mm gun mounts. It also carries a Pantsir-ME anti-aircraft missile and artillery system or a replica of it, and other armament. South Korean experts believe the ship was built with Russian assistance.