Friday, March 12, 2010

F17 replacement

IOC: 2015
Total Production: 100
Total Program's Cost: EUR€420 million

Also Known As
F21 (interim designation?)

Origin
France

Program Status:
Under Development

Contractor/s
DCNS *
Thales Naval Systems
WASS

Applications
Amethyste
Barracuda
Le Triomphant

Derived from:
BlackShark

Description: The F17 heavyweight replacement torpedo is being designed to fit into French Navy's existing and projected ballistic and attack submarines replacing the current F17 Mod2 torpedo. The French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) awarded the 420 million Euro development, integration and procurement contract to DCNS on April 2, 2008. The contract included the procurement of 100 torpedoes and a six-year maintenance, logistics support and crew training contract. Besides, the contract establishes options to equip additional submarines with new procurement torpedoes. Production of the next generation torpedo will be carried out by DCNS and Italian company WASS (Whitehead Alenia Sistemi Subacquei), while Thales Underwater Systems (TUS) will manufacture the acoustic homing head.

The F17 replacement torpedo will be derived from the proven BlackShark heavyweight torpedo also produced by DCNS and WASS. It will feature a range of over 50 kilometers and a top speed in excess of 50 knots. Its warhead is being designed to take out any kind of surface fighting ships and submarines, while delivering outstanding safety standards needed for deployment aboard ballistic submarines. It will be powered using electric propulsion. The guidance system will combine wire guidance and final-phase autonomous homing with counter-countermeasure capabilities. The weapon will be fully compatible with the latest combat management systems carried by French submarines.

Specifications
Dimensions: Diameter 533 mm, Length 6 m

Performance: Max Range 50 km (27 nm), Top Speed 50 kt (93 kph)

F17 replacement - Contracts, Orders & Sales
Wednesday, April 02, 2008 French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) contract for the development and production of the F17 heavyweight torpedo replacement weapon awarded to DCNS on April 2, 2008. The contract valued at 420 million Euro includes the production of 100 torpedoes, the first delivery due in 2015, and a six-year logistics support program. WASS (Whitehead Alenia Sistemi Subacquei) and Thales Underwater Systems are involved in the manufacturing of the new torpedo.
Items: 100

News
DCNS and WASS to Develop French Navy's F17 Heavyweight Torpedo Replacement

Operators

France / 100 / Planned

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Sunday, March 07, 2010

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