Korean patrol boats complete sea trials

摘要

GE Marine reports successful performance of its LM500 aero derivative gas turbines during sea trials on the eighth and ninth PK(X) patrol boats in the Republic of Korea Navy's fleet.Each of the PK(X) patrol boats use LM500 gas turbines, rated at approximately 5600shp in a combined diesel and gas turbine arrangement. The first PK(X), Yoon Young-ha, was launched at Hanjin Heavy Industries'Busan. Ships one through nine have been delivered.For this ongoing programme, Samsung Techwin locally manufactures select parts of the LM500s,and assembles and tests the completed engines at its Changwon, Korea, factory. In addition, GE provides ongoing support to Samsung Techwin, the shipyard, and the Korean Navy throughout installation, sea trials and commissioning.