At
Euronaval 2014, DCNS is unveiling the SMX Ocean conventionally powered
attack submarine. The new vessel draws extensively on the design of
a state-of-the-art nuclear- powered submarine, with a number of key
innovations that give this diesel-electric adaptation truly outstanding
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This innovative
concept ship promises submerged endurance and deployment capabilities
that are unprecedented for a conventional-propulsion submarine. With up
to three months’ endurance, an SMX Ocean could cross the Atlantic
six times without surfacing. Its transit speed is up to 14 knots.
To achieve this level of performance, DCNS teams have developed and combined
a number of innovations including a high-performance air-independent propulsion
(AIP) system using second- generation fuel cells for submerged endurance
of up to three weeks.
The SMX Ocean features the same combat system, provisions for special
forces’ missions, masts and general layout as the Barracuda SSN.
DCNS SMX
Ocean showcased at EURONAVAL 2014
The SMX Ocean concept ship design also includes vertical launchers, another
major innovation in SSK design, to provide a salvo capability for cruise
missile strikes on land targets.
The SMX Ocean offers more multi-role capabilities than any other submarine
of its type. It can operate alone or as part of a carrier group or other
naval deployment, and will be the only conventionally powered submarine
with the ability to deploy special forces, combat swimmers, unmanned underwater
vehicles (UUVs) and even unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
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on SMX OCEAN
Equipped with tactical
datalinks meeting international standards, the SMX Ocean is ideal for
carrier group escort roles in support of coalition operations in any theatre
of operations.
Length: 100 m
Height: 15.5 m
Beam: 8.8 m
Surface displacement: 4,750 t
Maximum diving depth: 350 m
Maximum speed, submerged: 20 kts
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DCNS SMX Ocean showcased at EURONAVAL 2014