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(This model is based on the model unveiled by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in 2023)

Displacement: Light approx 7,100 tons / Full load approx 9,000 tonsLength: Approx. 159 mBeam: Approx. 20 m

Maximum Speed: ???Range: ???

Crew: 158 personnel

Radar: S/X-band Phased Array Radar

Armament

• KMk.45 127mm 62-caliber naval gun
• Anti-ship missiles × 8
• KVLS-I 48 cells / KVLS-II 16 cells

The 3D model completed this time is the KDDX (HDD-9000), which is scheduled to be built through South Korea's 7,100-ton light displacement destroyer program. This warship project aimed to commission a total of six vessels between 2020 and 2036, investing 1.8 trillion won in development costs and 6 trillion won in construction costs. The plan was to complete the basic design by 2023 and proceed with the detailed design and construction of the lead ship starting in 2024. However, the project was delayed due to a technology leak incident and various controversies. Later, on December 22, 2025, it was decided that the project would proceed through competitive bidding, and the lead ship is now scheduled to be delivered by the end of 2032.

Ironically, the release date, today, July 31st, is also the day the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) signed a contract with Hanwha Ocean for the detailed design and construction of the lead ship for the Korean Next-Generation Destroyer (KDDX).

There were no difficulties during production, although I did struggle a bit at times with a loss of concentration. Even though the design is slightly different, I also created a KDDX model back in 2022. One thing is for sure: looking at it now, four years later, I can clearly see an overwhelming improvement.