Andrasta compact coastal submarine state-of-the-art design with stealth agility and speed IDEX

 

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IDEX 2011
International Defence Exhibition & Conference
Abu Dhabi
, United Arab Emirates
20 - 24 February 2011
 
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Wednesday, 23 February 2011, 11:03 PM

 
The Andrasta compact coastal submarine state-of-the-art design with stealth, agility and speed.
 
 
The Andrasta compact submarine is designed to operate in coastal waters, a theatre of growing importance to all maritime nations. It is also a fearsome adversary in deep water. Andrasta combines a state-of-the-art design with stealth, agility and speed. A direct descendent of the Scorpene, it is remarkably effective for all types of operations in littoral waters.
     
The Andrasta compact submarine is designed to operate in coastal waters, a theatre of growing importance to all maritime nations. It is also a fearsome adversary in deep water. Andrasta combines a state-of-the-art design with stealth, agility and speed. A direct descendent of the Scorpene, it is remarkably effective for all types of operations in littoral waters.
Andrasta compact submarine is designed to operate in coastal waters
     

Andrasta can undertake most missions normally assigned to full-size conventional submarines. Its small size and stealth make it ideal for all types of littoral missions, including special operations and intelligence gathering. In particular, Andrasta deters anyone and everyone tempted to explore littoral waters under its watch. It takes extensive resources and a great deal of time to locate an Andrasta submarine on its home turf.

Powerful sensors ensure significant operational advantages over all types of adversaries, especially in challenging coastal waters.
Andrasta’s state-of-the-art combat system can accommodate new-generation heavyweight torpedoes
and anti-ship missiles, ensuring ample firepower and making it a strong deterrent.
Systems and features for special operations include a trunk for combat swimmers.

Andrasta is ideal for navies big and small wishing to establish or expand a submarine force around a product offering unparalleled capabilities for littoral operations. Andrasta is the first design for a new segment of the conventional submarine market.
Andrasta draws heavily on proven solutions adopted for the Scorpene family. The layout and overall concept reflect the boat’s mission profile while ensuring a low purchase cost and a low cost of ownership.