The
innovative Gowind® vessels,
a new family of two type vessels designed by DCNS: The Gowind® OPV
is designed to meet the operational needs of a large number of navies
focusing on coastal missions/homeland security. A first ship is already
used by the French Navy since October 2011. With a length overall of
87 metres and 1,400 tonnes displacement, the Gowind OPV will offer three
weeks’ blue-water endurance, a range of 8,000 nautical miles and
a top speed of 21 knots. Bigger, Gowind® Combat is a multi-mission
corvette (100 metres, 2,400 tonnes). She has a comprehensive Combat
System for full-scale multi-threat missions, including a complete ASW,
AAW, and ASuW suites.
The Mistral-Class LHD. With a length of 199 metres
and a displacement of 21,500 tonnes, a Mistral-Class LHD offers a
global projection capability for troops and materiel. Mistral-Class
LHD also offers ample capacity as hospital ships or for large-scale
humanitarian missions. The design features electric propulsion using
azimuth pods and high-level automation compatible with a complement
of just 170. A high-performance communications suite, a 3D surveillance
radar and a Senit 9 combat management system (CMS) make the type ideal
as a naval force command vessel.
