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CNIM L-CAT Shore-to-Shore Landing Catamaran
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L-CAT Shore-to-Shore
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The L-CAT® Shore-to-Shore, manufactured by CNIM, a French company, is a key enabler of stand-alone force projection on a regional scale and is suitable for a long-range amphibious, disaster relief and maritime security operations.
L-CAT® Shore-to-Shore can operate with or without any coastal infrastructure: port, quay, slipway, beach. It has a long range in order to ensure, with full autonomy and independence, a fast deployment of troops, vehicle and equipment from their homeport to the objective. The L-CAT® Shore-to-Shore is tactically autonomous system with its own communication, detection & surveillance systems. Going beyond amphibious operations, it responds perfectly to current maritime security needs, as well as to civil assistance requirements, such as the evacuation of civilian populations from disaster-stricken areas. |
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| CNIM Systèmes Industriels 35, rue de Bassano 75008 Paris, France Phone: + 33 (0)1 44 31 11 53 Fax: + 33 (0)1 44 31 11 30 Click Here to send a request to CNIM |
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Measuring 32.6 meters long and 13.2 meters wide, L-CAT® Shore-to-Shore offers a maximum payload capacity of 100 tons. It can reach speeds of up to 22 knots when empty, and 18 knots when loaded to maximum payload.
L-CAT® is a sea proven design. L-CAT®s are in service in the French and Egyptian Navies. Following the L-CAT® Ship-to-Shore version, this is the 100% “Shore-to-Shore” version.  The L-CAT Ship-to-Shore offers an innovative variable draft system:» In Catamaran mode, the L-CAT Ship-to-Shore acts as a coastal catamaran. The platform is raised. The catamaran supports the mobile platform. » In Landing Vessel mode, the L-CAT Ship-to-Shore acts as a landing craft. The platform is lowered into the water and supports the catamaran. The draft is reduced. |
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» Long Range Operations:
Autonomous force projection in maritime theaters » Maritime Security: Presence and intervention capabilities for maritime states » Humanitarian: Fast delivery of emergency supplies and deployment of relief capabilities |
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L-CAT® Shore-to-Shore is a fast and innovative landing craft whose characteristics are adapted to the necessities of modern amphibious warfare :
» Detection & Tactical Communication Capabilities (incl. a Tactical Data Link) » Self-Defense Capabilities: Remotely operated weapons stations (per client choice) & armor protection to vital areas » 360° Situational Awareness » Full autonomy: 800 nautical miles operational range |
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Several tactical systems may be fitted according to customer requirements such as sensors, RHIB handling systems or remote weapon systems.
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| Wheelhouse: The wheelhouse is of a retractable type for docking purposes. HVAC: 3 autonomous independent conditioners are provided in crew areas and wheelhouse. Capacities: Fuel: 22 m3 Fresh water: 1.3 m3 Black / Grey water: 0.5 m3 Provisions: 2 metric tons |
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| Engine: 4x MTU 12V 2000 M93 engines Power per engine: 1340 kW@ 2450 rpm Propulsion : 2x2 steering reversible MJP 650 water jets Genset: 2 x 80 kVA Electricity: Standard 60Hz 400 - 440V distribution. |
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