DCNS innovations, products and studies on show at
UDT include:
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Scorpene Family SSKs:
Already chosen by the Chilean, Royal Malaysian, Indian and Brazilian
Navies Scorpene-Family submarines represent the state-of-the-art in
submarine design and construction and benefits from the latest technologies
developed for nuclear-powered classes operated by the French Navy, particularly
as regards acoustic discretion and combat system performance. Scorpene
is presented with its optional MESMA AIP section.
- The MESMA (Autonomous Submarine Energy Module) is an electrical energy
production module designed specifically for conventional submarines.
As well as supplying electricity to the vessel and to the propulsion
system, it can also be used to recharge the batteries without the need
to surface. Together with a MESMA section, a Scorpene will be able to
carry out extended missions with an over 3 weeks submerged endurance.
The 10 meters’ MESMA module can be considered as a new-build option
or installed during an upgrade.
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SUBTICS® combat system combines long-range
capabilities in all navigation conditions with powerful weapons (torpedoes,
anti-ship missile, counter-measures, land-attack capability). As a fully-integrated
system, all functions are operated from Multifunction Common Consoles
and its open architecture and modularity guarantee that the system can
be adapted to every type of submarines and configured according to operational
requirements. It can also be upgraded during its lifetime to fulfil
new missions and keep its operational superiority.
• Andrasta, a compact submarine designed to
operate in coastal waters, a theatre of growing importance to all
maritime nations. Being also a fearsome adversary in deep water, Andrasta
combines a state-of-the-art design with stealth, agility and power.
A direct descendant of the Scorpene, Andrasta is remarkably effective
in any underwater role that a client navy may wish to assign to it.
