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IDEF 2015: RMK Marine Unveiled Some New Fast Attack Craft and Corvette Designs.
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The
FMC 69 model on RMK Marine stand during IDEF 2015 |
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A
model of ÇAFRAD radal was on display on Aselsan stand during IDEF
2015 |
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The FMC 69 model
on display at the RMK Marine stand during IDEF 2015 showed the vessel
fitted with an integrated mast and Aselsan's future ÇAFRAD (Çok
Amaçli Aktif Faz Dizinli Radar or Multipurpose Active Phased
Array Radar).
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The
FMC 69 is fitted with 1x RHIB on the side and winch to lower it in the
water |
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Based on the model,
other equipment includes 2x 4 Harpoon anti-ship missile launchers (that
can come in and out of the deck); 1x 76mm Oto Melara main gun, 2x 12.7mm
remote weapon stations (likely Aselsan STAMP);1x Raytheon RAM surface-to-air
missile launcher. Weapon and missile configuration can be adapted in
accordance to specific requirements however. 2x Chaff decoy launchers
may be fitted as well. The superstructure is shaped for low radar signature. FMC 69 dimensions: Length over all: 69 meters Breadth: 12.5 meters Draught: 1.9 meters FMC 69 Performance: Maximum speed: 50+ knots Continuous sailing speed: 45 knots Cruising range: 800 nautical miles at 20 knots Endurance: 2 days with crew of 38 FMC 69 Propulsion: Gas Turbine: 1x 22mW Main diesel engines: 2x 4300kW Propulsion: 2x steerable waterjets and 1x booster waterjet Service diesel generators: 3x 250kW |
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Marine new Multi Mission Corvette (MMC) model at IDEF 2015
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Marine new Multi Mission Corvette: This is another new project. An RMK Marine representative explained to Navy Recognition that "The project is both for Turkish and export market. This design has been prepared basically for SG600 Project of The Turkish Coast Guard Command which is in feasibility phase in SSM (Undersecretariat for Defence Industries). Besides, we are also exercising the same platform with different main propulsion and W&E configuration for the attention of some other navies and coast guard organizations." According to RMK Marine, the main strength of this design is the flexibility of the configuration (both main propulsion and W&E and other operational needs such as helo and RHIB for special forces) all of this at a cost effective price range. MMC dimensions: Length over all: 66 meters Breadth: 10.1 meters Draught: 2.8 meters MMC Performance: Maximum speed: 30+ knots Economical speed: 15 knots Cruising range: 2500 nautical miles at 15 knots, 15 days MMC Weapons: 2x Double anti-ship missile launchers 1x Oto Melara 76/62 SR main gun 3x 12.7mm stabilized guns Air Defence Missiles The MMC is fitted with a platform for a medium size helicopter up to 10 tons. |
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Marine Corvette (export) model at IDEF 2015 |
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Marine Corvette: RMK Marine has developed this corvette design during the years of 2010-2011 for the tenders of foreign navies. RMK Marine started working on the original concept in 2009. This corvette is intended to provide real time tactical picture via surveillance, patrolling and reconnaissance functions to maintain control at seas through destruction and/or neutralization of enemy targets (surface, underwater and in the air). According to RMK Marine, the corvette model shown at IDEF 2015 shows a configuration fitted with VL Mica by MBDA, Thales Smart-S Mk2 radar, Otomat Mk 2 Block IV anti-ship missiles by MBDA. However the corvette designed by RMK Marine has various configurations available (Mk41 VLS, Terma radar, hull mounted sonar) depending on customer needs. Corvette dimensions: Length over all: 85 meters Breadth: 11.80 meters Draught: 3.5 meters Corvette Performance: Maximum speed: 26+ knots Economical speed: 15 knots Cruising range: 3000 nautical miles at 16 knots, 30 days The corvette is fitted with a platform for a medium size helicopter up to 10 tons. |
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