At
Euronaval 2014, Seawolf, the defense and security division of French
manufacturer Pirenn S.A.S., showcases its special warfare boat, the
STYX-FS. Thanks to Pirenn’s expertise and experience in the maritime
field, this boat was designed from the top down with the idea of being
evolutional, sustainable and easy to maintain and operate. |
The
STYX is made of infused composite. Fabrics are laid dry and the resin
is injected (with a 1 kilogram precision), this technology allows a
optimal weight/performance ratio resistance. This technology is primarily
used for small parts (carbon...) or for high speed sailing multihulls.
This process is unique in Europe for this kind of boat. The hull frame
is filled with closed cell foam (Erex type) and this guarantees the
boat is unsinkable. The boat was tested with 2.5 tons of water in the
bilge.
The Styx has a length of 7,80m (overall length: 8,20m), a width of 2,46m
and a depth of 0.80 m max., which is depending on load case. The equipped
hull weighs 2100 kg with 2X250CV outboard motors, and payload can be
up to 1400 kg.
Styx’s Construction combines infused composite with glass multiaxial
reinforcements, inner structure subdivisions and buoyancy foaming. The
ship has integrated fuel tanks (2X290 liters), with stainless steel
nozzle. The Styx’s equipment also comprises aluminium console
and leaning post, pods, grenade launcher and anti-crash bar. Sea Wolf’s
vessel Garmin electrical equipment is composed with 2 GPS combined tracer-card
readers, sonar, radar, VHF, all networked NMEA 2000.
The STYX is currently being evaluated by French Special Forces such
as the 1er RPIMA. |
Seawolf's
STYX-FS special warfare boat at Euronaval 2014