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| DCNS
showcases wide range expertise at Defexpo India 2012 (Hall 12, booth 12.2k) |
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At the
centre of the focus, the Scorpene submarine which Mazagon Dock Limited
(MDL) is producing under ToT from DCNS will be displayed. The first
Scorpene submarine is to be launched at the end of 2013 and commissioned
in 2015. Recently, DCNS India has delivered the first locally produced
Scorpene submarines equipment to Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) for the
P75 Scorpene submarines, thus illustrating DCNS’s commitment to
the indigenization. At Defexpo, DCNS local presence will be strong with
DCNS India representatives explaining the successful indigenization
for the P75 program in India.
“Defexpo is a very important platform for DCNS to showcase
the services we can provide to our Customers through genuine transfer
of technology. We have a deep industrial expertise, from the design
to the in-service support.” said Bernard Buisson, Managing
Director of DCNS India. “We remain fully committed to bring
to the Indian government and our partners our innovative and proven
technologies.”
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Barracuda
SSN class model shown by DCNS during Euronaval 2010
(picture: Navy Recognition)
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The
DCNS booth will showcase:
• The 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. At Defexpo,
the Scorpene is presented with its SUBTICS® combat system and its
optional MESMA AIP section.
o SUBTICS® 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.
o 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.
• The Barracuda SSN:
DCNS is drawing on 50 years’ experience as a designer and builder
of nuclear-powered submarines to develop this new-generation, combining
the latest advances in acoustic discretion and propulsion. The Barracuda
SSN is designed for the French Navy to undertake blue-water missions
anywhere in the world; and to do so either alone or as part of a naval
force. In a word, it will be the centrepiece of the military means:
an attack submarine capable of massive deep strike operations, which
can also control vast maritime domains or deploy as part of a coalition
force. Highly versatile, Barracuda will be assigned strategic defence
missions, including the protection of LHDs and aircrafts carriers. The
first-of-class SSN Le Suffren is scheduled to enter service in 2017.
Between 2017 and 2027 six Barracudas will replace the six Rubis/Améthyste-class
boats currently in service.
• The Contralto-S® torpedo countermeasures suite:
The Contralto-S® torpedo countermeasures suite for submarines is
designed to defeat latest-generation torpedoes. It uses acoustic decoys
and is based on the ‘confusion/dilution’ principle. Contralto-S®
is designed for all types of submarines (i.e. SSKs, SSNs and SSBNs)
and can be incorporated into new-build designs or added to existing
boats as part of a refit or modernisation programme. Customers to date
include the French Navy’s SSBN and SSN fleets under the Nemesis
programme and the Brazilian Navy for its new class of SSKs. |
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DCNS PA2
/ RXX concept as shown during Euronaval 2010
( Picture: Navyrecognition)
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• The
Gowind® OPV:
The Gowind® OPV is designed to meet the operational needs of a large
number of navies focusing on coastal missions/homeland security. With
a length overall of 87 metres and 1,000 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. The Gowind OPV L’Adroit
has been manufactured in less than two years; it is used by the French
Navy since October 2011.
• 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. For
the record, the third Mistral-Class for the French Navy was delivered
ahead of schedule and the construction of the first Mistral-Class LHD
for the Russian Navy has started.
• The PA2 Aircraft Carrier:
After developing and building the CVN Charles de Gaulle, DCNS now designed
a next-generation aircraft carrier offering increased power projection
capabilities, optimized maintainability and improved at-sea availability.
The PA2 is a 285 metres, 60,000 tonnes, aircraft carrier featuring a 13,400
m2 flying deck. The PA2 is designed to offer improved maintainability
and at-sea availability thanks to lessons learned through fleet-wide through-life
support. Special attention has been be paid to living conditions for a
reduced crew of 900 (air wing and command team). The ship will accommodate
up to 1,690 passengers.
The PA2 capabilities include air/sea control over a wide area, strike
attacks against land and maritime targets along with missions as part
of a carrier group or in cooperation with allied forces. On operational
deployments with an air wing of 40 aircraft, the PA2 will be able to carry
out up to 75 air missions per day for extended periods.
• Comprehensive services solutions:
DCNS provides a wide range of support services during the entire lifecycle
of surface ships and submarines. These services stretch from the simplest
order of spare parts to the through-life support of complete fleet. On
top of current support operations, DCNS can carry out modernization and
life extension programs to maintain fleet availability at optimal cost.
DCNS also offers a complete set of courses and solutions designed to train
all levels of naval and industrial personnel, from the start of a project
through decommissioning and/or dismantling. Finally, DCNS proposes services
in naval bases and shipyards from the design, engineering, construction,
operation to the maintenance. This global offer is designed to help navies
to maintain and expand their self-sufficiency within technology transfer
programs. |
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L'Adroit
Offshore Patrol Vessel
(picture: DCNS)
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DCNS India:
DCNS India Private Limited was inaugurated in March 2009 in Mumbai.
DCNS India is specializing in naval services. DCNS India’s main
missions are to support the naval shipyards and industries (Naval
Technical Advice Department), to develop local services with Indian
talents (Design & Marine Engineering Department), to achieve localized
production with large base industrial partners (Programme Department)
and to extend sourcing opportunities for both local and international
needs (Sourcing & Purchasing Department).
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