South Korea's new generation of Aegis destroyer launching

Xinhua News Agency, July 28th (Reporter Lu Rui) The South Korean military held a launching ceremony for the new generation of Aegis destroyer "Zhengzu" at the modern heavy industry headquarters of the country in the country.

According to the news released by the South Korean Defense Department that day, the 8,200 -ton "Zhengzu King" ship has a length of 170 meters and a width of 21 meters. Although the volume is larger than that of the "King Sejong King", the Aegis destroyer is increased, but the stealth performance has been strengthened. Essence The ship is equipped with a new Aegis missile defense system, which improves the detection and tracking capabilities of ballistic missiles. At the same time, it is planned to equip remote ships and air missiles.

The Defense Division said that the "King of the Ancestor" also equipped with a cutting -edge comprehensive instant system, which improves the detection capacity of submarines and torpedoes; equipped with remote anti -submarine torpedoes and light torpedoes, which can launch anti -submarine attacks in a timely manner.

South Korean President Yin Xiyue attended the launching ceremony of the destroyer that day. Yin Xiyue said that "King Zhengzu", as a national strategic asset, has the ability to detect, track and intercept the ballistic missiles, and will further enhance the naval combat effectiveness.

"Zhengzu" is the fourth Aegis destroyer made after the "King Sejong", "Li Gu Li Li", and "Xiya Liu Chenglong". The destroyer of the "King of the Ancestor" is planned to be delivered to the South Korean Navy at the end of 2024.

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