RR delivers gas turbine gensets to Korean Navy

Rolls-Royce has delivered the first three gas turbine generator sets which will provide the main electrical power system for the Republic of Korea Navy?s first 7,000-tonne destroyer, designated KDX-III.

The first AG9140RF gas turbine genset was produced at the Rolls-Royce Indianapolis plant, and the other two were assembled by Samsung Techwin from Rolls-Royce supplied kits. The first KDX-III destroyer, which is currently under construction, will be delivered to the Korean Navy by the end of 2008.

Another six generator sets, being assembled by Samsung Techwin from Rolls-Royce supplied kits, will be supplied to the other two KDX-III destroyers that are scheduled to be built The alternator for the generator set is planned to be produced by Hyundai under licence.

The order continues a close relationship between the two companies, Samsung providing combustors for all Rolls-Royce Trent 900 aero engines as well as providing aftermarket services on the T56, Model 250 and Gem engines.