The new Korean frigate designated for Saudi Arabia, “
HDF-3800SA,” has a displacement of 3,800 tons.
The frigate designated for Saudi Arabia will be able to accommodate the MH-60R helicopter owned by the Saudi forces
The frigate will be able to carry out anti-air, anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare missions and electronic warfare. The design of the HDF-3800SA is based on the FFX Batch II frigate (Daegu class).
Currently operating with the Republic of Korea Navy (RoK). Design improvements include the Hi-Bow body shape designed exclusively by Hyundai Marine Research Institute.
The frigate is composed of a set of advanced Korean combat systems.
Initially, it will be manufactured in the King Salman Marine Industries Complex
Because in their pavilion in the defense gallery is the frigate itself
Manufactured by IMI, a Saudi company Owned by Saudi Aramco, Lamprell PLC, the National Shipping Company, and Hyundai Heavy Industries Limited.
Aramco and Bahri own approximately 80% of the company, Hyundai 15%, and Imperial 5%, if my memory serves me correctly.
