Solgae 631-class LCAC

ROKS Solgae 631
Class overview
NameSolgae 631 class
BuildersHanjin Heavy Industries
Operators Republic of Korea Navy
In commission2007–present
Planned8
Building6
Completed4
Active4
General characteristics
TypeAir-cushioned landing craft
Displacement100 t (98 long tons; 110 short tons) (empty),[1] 155 t (153 long tons; 171 short tons) (full load)[2]
Length27.9 m (91 ft 6 in)[2]
Beam14.6 m (47 ft 11 in)[2]
Propulsion2 × gas turbines
Speed40 knots (74 km/h; 46 mph)
Range185 km (115 mi) at 40 knots (74 km/h; 46 mph)[2]
CapacityUp to 55 t (54 long tons; 61 short tons)
Complement
Armament2 × K6 12.7 mm machine guns

The Solgae 631-class LCAC (Hangul: 솔개 631급, Hanja: 솔개631級), often called Solgae class (Hangul: 솔개급 고속상륙정, Hanja: 솔개級高速上陸艇) after the name of lead ship, is an air-cushioned landing craft (LCAC) designed for the Republic of Korea Navy. Built by Hanjin Heavy Industries, they're designed to operate from the ROKS Dokdo and the future Dokdo-class amphibious assault ships. This project was known as the LSF-II or Landing Ship Fast-II during development.

  1. ^ "솔개, 바다를 날아오르다". Defense Acquisition Program Administration. July 2023. Archived from the original on 27 April 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d "South Korea speeds up delivery of new hovercraft to boost local industry". Navy Recognition. 10 February 2017. Archived from the original on 3 June 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2020.