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French
Navy NH90 Caiman Helicopter test fires MU90 torpedo for the first time |
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On
February 6 2014, the French Navy unit in charge of testing new airborne
means (CEPA - 10S) conducted the first firing tests of MU90 torpedo
training rounds. The first firing took place while stationary and the
second torpedo launch took place while the NH90 was in motion. |
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French Navy NH90 Caiman launching a MU90 torpedo for the first time
Picture: French Navy/Robert Dal Soglio
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This
marked the beginning of the technical-operational testing which goal
is to validate the compliance of the system and its support and clarify
the concept of use of the weapon.
In adition, CEPA - 10S is currently experimenting the sonobuoy system
to strengthen French Navy's Caiman operational capabilities in anti-submarine
warfare by the end of the year. |
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The NH90 may deploy two MU90 Torpedoes
Picture: French Navy/Robert Dal Soglio
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The French
Navy has 27 NH90 NFH on order.
The NH90 NFH boasts a state-of-the-art weapons system that combines
– as part of a high-performance platform – a package of
ultra-modern electronic, acoustic and optronic sensors as well as weapons
loads adapted to anti-ship and anti-submarine missions. The helicopter
also performs SAR, amphibious, maritime surveillance and anti-piracy
missions. |
