Friday, September 03, 2010

Scorpene

IOC: 2005
Total Production: 18
Total Program's Cost: USD$3.5 billion

Scorpene Compact

Origin
France

Program Status:
Under Development

Contractor/s
DCNS
Navantia

Family Members
Scorpene Basic
Scorpene Basic-AIP

Guided Missiles:
SM39 Exocet (18)

Torpedoes:
F17 (18)
Mark 48 ADCAP (18)

Description: The modular Scorpene-class submarines feature reduced acoustic emissions for stealth, integrated weapon system to achieve improved performance over previous generations, and automated systems to reduce the crew requested to operate the vessel. The Mesma Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system, provided to the Scorpene submarines, extends the submerged endurance 3 to 4 times.

Chile and Malaysia have ordered 2 Scorpene submarines each. The Malaysian Scorpenes will be delivered in 2007 and 2008, and the Chilean in 2005 and 2007. O'Higgins class is the Chilean designation for the Scorpene-class submarines. India and Spain could be the next export customers for the Scorpene submarine with 6+6 and 3 vessels expected respectively. As of 2004, Spain signed up for four firm boats to be built by IZAR.

Each Scorpene submarine features 6 533mm bow located torpedo tubes with 18 weapons between torpedoes, mines (up to 30) and missiles. The Scorpene's torpedo tubes are compatible with F17 and Mk48 torpedoes and Exocet missiles. These submarines can perform anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASuW), reconnaissance and intelligence, mine laying and special operations missions.

The Scorpene Compact has been designed to perform littoral warfare missions and the main propulsion consists of Mesma AIP system. This submarine has been shortened compared to other Scorpene submarines. A shorten hull ensures improved maneuverability as well as optimized stealth features.

Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 22

Number of Weapons: 18

Dimensions: Length 59.4 m

Weights: Max Weight 1,450 t

Performance: Endurance 40 day, Max Operating Depth 200 m (656 ft), Top Speed 7 mps (14 kt)

Other: Torpedo Tubes 6

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
Liter (l) Galon (gl)
Year (yr) Minutes (min) Second (sec)
Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)

Last Updated: Sunday, August 01, 2010

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