WARSHIP EQUIPMENT
NAVAL EQUIPMENT
NAVAL EQUIPMENT
ALL THE EXPERIENCE OF A WORLD LEADER IN NAVAL DEFENCE
DCNS is the European leader in naval defence and a major player
in marine renewable energies. As an international high-tech company,
DCNS uses its extraordinary know-how, unique industrial resources
and capacity to arrange innovative strategic partnerships to meet
its clients’ requirements. The Group designs, produces and supports
submarines and surface ships. The Group also provides services
for naval shipyards and bases. In addition, the Group offers a wide
range of marine renewable energy solutions.
Expertise in equipmentDCNS designs and manufactures innovative, high
performance equipment for submarines and surface ships.
A recognised know-how in the fields of weapon launching,
weapon handling, propulsion systems design and
manufacturing, and secured manœuvering of helicopters.
All equipment are sea proven, combat proven and
developed in the frame of major DCNS programmes. DCNS has
chosen to maintain the capability to manufacture strategic
components. More than 30 foreign navies have selected
DCNS equipment. Major worldwide programmes, from
today and for tomorrow, are including equipment designed
and manufactured by DCNS.
Customer supportOur customers have a great visibility on the industrial
milestones from the construction until the set-up phases
on-board. During the operating life, DCNS is capable of
maintaining the vessels and the equipment installed on board.
Industrial capabilitiesDCNS is operating appropriate facilities and is maintaining a
significant number of industrial capabilities for manufacturing
associated equipment and as such allowing its strategic
independence. The equipment is developed thanks to high
skilled engineers in various fields (i. e. mecatronic, electronics,
hydrodynamics, pyrotechnic…) who are applying up to date
engineering methods which could be part of technology
transfer programs.
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HELICOPTER AND UAV LANDING GRID
SAMAHE®
HELICOPTER HANDLING SYSTEM
TORPEDO LAUNCHING TUBES
SYLVER® MISSILE VERTICAL LAUNCHING SYSTEM
GEARBOX
SURFACE SHIP EQUIPMENT
PROPELLER
SHAFT LINES
NAVAL EQUIPMENT
A WIDE RANGE OF EQUIPMENT TO MEET CUSTOMERS NEEDS
THRUST BLOCK
EXHAUST GAS
VALVE
WATERTIGHT
DOORS
MULTIPURPOSE
TRUNK
HATCH
STERN TUBE
SEAL
GARBAGE
DISPOSAL UNIT
HEAT
EXCHANGER
SUBMARINE EQUIPMENT
STEERING GEAR
SYSTEM
MAST HOISTING
SYSTEMS
WEAPON
LAUNCHING
TUBES
PROPELLER
SHAFT LINES
HULL VALVES
WEAPON
HANDLING
SYSTEM
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PROPULSION SYSTEMS
DCNS proposes custom-made
solutions, from propulsion
equipment or system’s design
to its on-board integration.
FREMM propulsion design.
Solutions for a high level of performance of the warship: fast and silent.
PROPULSION SYSTEMS
CRITICAL POWER-PROPULSION SYSTEMS
AND EQUIPMENT
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Naval gearboxes• Military shock resistant.
• Low acoustic signature.
• Can meet flooded compartment requirements.
• Optimal power to weight ratio/density.
• Product range for all kind of vessels: raft mounted CODAD, combined diesel or gasturbine, combined diesel electric and/or gas turbine, etc.
FULLY INTEGRATED POWER-PROPULSION SYSTEMS
SCORPENE® propulsion design.
ENHANCED WARSHIPS PERFORMANCE
Due to the long history of DCNS as propulsion system supplier,
(more than 100 years), the constant innovation in power and propulsion
systems is guaranteed. The critical elements for propulsion are kept in
house such as systems for direct driven, nuclear powered submarines
with very silent, shock proof and compact gearboxes. The modern
approach of power and propulsion systems is highlighted in the FREMM
frigate CODLAG, (combined diesel electric and gas turbine), where
for 80% of the vessel time, the economic electric mode is used. When
top-speed is needed, the gas turbines will run over a cross connected
gearbox. Another invention is the Raft-Mounted Propulsion System
(RMPS), especially for silent anti-submarine warfare frigates, where the
engines and the gearboxes are resilient mounted on one single foundation.
PROPULSION SYSTEM INTEGRATOR
The propulsion system design and manufacturing are key strategic
expertises developed by DCNS. DCNS propulsion systems are military
shock resistant and contribute to the platform stealth. DCNS has
the expertise to operate as Mechanical System Integrator (MSI)
and Propulsion System Integrator (PSI). Engineering, manufacturing,
on-board installation and through-life support of shaftlines, gearboxes
and propellers are developed by the company.
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WEAPON LAUNCHING
SOLUTIONS
Innovative, powerful, reliable
and safe launching systems.
In 1751, Ruelle begins operation as a forge producing cannons. Today, DCNS
offers a wide range of weapon launching systems adapted to the various missions
that surface ships have to carry out.
VERTICAL LAUNCHING SYSTEMS SYLVER®
The SYLVER® is designed to accommodate a wide range of missiles:
SYLVER® A43, for defence missiles.
SYLVER® A50, for tactical missiles.
SYLVER® A70, for deep-strike missiles.
The SYLVER® launchers can be integrated on almost every type
of warship, from aircraft carriers to patrol vessels.
DCNS began development work on the SYLVER® in the early
1980s. Reliable, efficient and sea-proven, the system requires
a low maintenance.
This solution has already been selected by eight navies.
Thanks to its modularity,the new launcher (SYLVER® Mk2) will
fire the new generation of air defence and tactical missiles.
WEAPON LAUNCHING SOLUTIONS
A LONG HISTORY IN
WEAPON LAUNCHING
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SYLVER® A70 and the Naval Cruise MissileSYLVER® A70 is the only vertical launching system qualified for firing the Naval Cruise Missile (NCM). The NCM is the European brand new deep strike missile initially developed for the French Navy. In May 2015, the French FREMM frigate Aquitaine, became the first ship in Europe to launch the NCM missile.
TORPEDO LAUNCHING TUBES
DCNS is developing a new generation of torpedo
launcher for the MU90 for its surface ships, in single,
dual or triple tube configuration.
Already fitted on board the DCNS GOWIND® 2500,
the torpedo launching tubes can be integrated on all
types of surface ships.
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DCNS proposes simple, fast and secured solutions for the weapons
and the submarine crew. All tubes have the capability to launch various
types of weapons (torpedoes, missiles, mines).
WEAPON STOWAGE
AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT
DCNS handling equipment allows the storage,
the performing of the internal movements and
securing the loading of weapons in the tubes.
The weapon handling equipment is adapted
to the requirements of submarines design.
WEAPON HANDLING AND
LAUNCHING TUBES FOR SUBMARINES
WEAPON LAUNCHING TUBES
A simple and totally secured system allowing
an easy and quick positive discharge, whatever
the weapon.
Technology performed by a quick deployment
with high pressure.
Weapons interface: torpedoes (NATO STANAG
4405), missile VSM39, Naval Cruise Missiles
and mines. The highest levels of safety are
granted by DCNS to these major mechanical
elements crossing the pressure hull and
participating in the submarine’s diving safety.
EMBARKATION EQUIPMENT
For a totally secured loading and unloading
of weapons in or out of the submarine.
40 years expertise in aviation equipment.More than 450 landing grids sold.
With courtsey of Schiebel.
AVIATION EQUIPMENT
Landing grids and SAMAHE®
allow the secure landing
and handling of the aircraft
in all weather conditions.
The grid provides secured
landing and take-off, compatible
with all types of helicopters,
UAVs and VTOLs. The helicopter
handling system SAMAHE®
can accommodate and safely
transfer all naval types
of helicopters up to 16 tonnes.
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INDUSTRIAL CAPABILITIES
Capabilities and know-how.
Engineering department,
industrial capacity, testing
facilities.
DCNS designs, manufactures and has specific testing facilities to propose
state-of-the-art and reliable equipment that will be then integrated on-board
surface ships and submarines.
ORIGINAL DESIGN
New equipment is created, developed, tested and
implemented on-board in order to answer the customers’
operational requirements. The design phases are using up
to date IT environment (virtual reality, 3D models…), either
through a virtual approach or through exchange process
with end users. DCNS is designing systems for the future.
INDUSTRIAL CAPABILITIES
TAILOR MADE EQUIPMENT
INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES
Within three equipment plants, DCNS is performing the entire
equipment manufacturing process. DCNS has industrial resources
of high capacity and implements innovative technology in the mechanical
sector. All the production phases of the equipment are realised by the
Group, thanks to dedicated departments and specific tools in: metalwork,
welding, drilling, machining, thermal treatment, etc.
EQUIPMENT TEST FACILITIES
DCNS has developed for its own use many test facilities.
• Propulsion systems test bench.
• Genset trials.
• Submarine diesel test bench.
• Pyrotechnic trials facilities.
• Metallurgic laboratory.
• Many other test benches are operated for DCNS equipment
or third parties: winches, thrust piston for torpedoes launching
tubes, hoisting masts, aviation equipment, in-house X-Ray rooms,
shock and vibration, etc.
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GLOSSARY
Over 40 years experience in design, material qualification, manufacturing, trials & testing
and maintenance on board.
STRATEGIC EQUIPMENT FOR SUBMARINES
Heat exchangerDCNS designs exchangers for nuclear and
conventional submarines (sea water
exchanger) and for AIP systems (steam
generator, condenser and cooler). Leading
specialist of high pressure shell and tube
heat exchangers and condensers for sea
water cooling system…
Hoistable mastsDCNS designs and manufactures hoistable masts to accommodate all types of above-water systems, including: attack periscope, optronic sensors, ESM and SHF antennas, multifunction, radar, snorkels, combat system sensors… Hull penetrating or non-penetrating. One stage or two stages masts.
Submarine diesel testing facility
Multipurpose trunkPerforms the launching of various projectiles in two
diameters, 3” and 4”. No impact on the pressure hull’s
integrity. High reliability and safety in operation.
Ergonomic design: concentration of functions
in a single cabinet. In service corrosion resistant.
Hull shut of valvesMain features: Ball valve technology; Bolted on the hull; For seawater and fresh
water circuits; Watertight under external pressure; Hydraulically and manually
operated; Resistance to corrosion; Size: from DN20 to DN400.
Watertight doorsSubmarine sections can be isolated whatever the depth. Watertight under external and/or internal applied pressure. Independent hand-operated command system. Special features for nuclear submarines.
Garbage disposal unitPerforms garbage bags
ejection in total safety.
Garbage ejection by gravity,
emergency air blow ejection
system. Possible ejection
of several bags at a time.
No external hull appendages.
Steering gear systemDCNS proposes several possible configurations: cross
or X-form rudders, retractable diving planes, etc.
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