Apparently Slik has been making that model for a few decades, and it seems to be highly regarded. I've decided to look for an old Slik U212. Being integrated by Leonardo, the open architecture digital sonar suite is provided by ELAC Sonar (a Cohort group company) based on a contract announced in July 2021, with a wet-end including cylindrical array, extended flank array (with PRS capabilities) providing improved detection and tracking functionalities due to the ‘vertical aperture array’, alongside acoustic intercept array and own noise hydrophone.Thanks all. The new CMS will manage state-of-the-art communications and sensors suites including naval software defined radios, SATCOM (UHF and SHF-band) and Link 11/16 (fitted for Link 22) datalinks from Leonardo, the newly designed integrated RESM/CESM suite by Elettronica, combining high performances, compact dimensions and stealth design, with a new integrated and dedicated antenna mast providing latest tactical-strategic ISR capabilities in addition to mast/periscope-mounted antennas. The U212 NFS will be equipped with the latest generation of 元Harris optical penetrating periscope and low profile optronic mast with high-resolution electronic imaging including VIS, SWIR, MWIR and low light sensors. ![]() The over-positioned longer sail accommodates a suite of six non-penetrating electrically hoisted masts and the new generation optical penetrating attack periscope all provided by 元Harris, which, together with GEM Elettronica, also supplies the low probability of intercept radar. enhanced real time periscope video processing), the CMS will be installed in a state-of-the-art more spacious combat information centre (CIC) designed by Fincantieri in synergy with major suppliers and featuring nine dual-screen and fully interchangeable multi-function consoles (for CMS, sonar and EW) plus the commander station with augmented reality and sensor/data fusion, sided by few IPCS and platform control consoles. ![]() bistatic sonar detection), remote computing, extensive acoustic processing know-how and submarine mission specific application (i.e. Based on an open and modular architecture which ensures easy integration of third-party software application (i.e. The new IPCS is provided by Fincantieri Seastema, Avio Aero providing steering and diving control system, the combat management system (CMS) being provided by Leonardo, which derives from the fourth generation of the so-called SADOC CMS for the new surface combatant platforms under delivery to the Italian Navy. All systems according to OCCAR will be compliant with the most challenging cyber security requirements, making the U212 NFS the second cyber secure by design approach platform to be provided by Fincantieri to the Italian Navy after the Thaon di Revel-class PPA (Pattugliatori Polivalenti d’Altura) platforms. Fincantieri is also working with other industries to provide a new AIP system to be introduced from the third boat.Ĭapable to operate in seawaters with tropical temperatures, the U212 NFS will feature newly designed integrated platform control system (IPCS) and new generation combat system with command management system and weapon control and sensors suite, that allow reducing the crew to only about 29 complements. Fincantieri assigned the related development, prototyping and certification programme to the FIB Italian company together with Power for Future joint ventures between Fincantieri SI and Faist Electronics, TUV Rheinland and Cetena companies. The first two new boats maintains the same diesel/electric and AIP propulsion system of the U212A design but introduce a new energy storage and management system based on Lithium-iron-phosphate batteries, a game changer technology in underwater domain, according to OCCAR. Moreover, human factor studies are on-going to provide more comfortable accommodations for new generation crew members. The new platform features a new design sail capable to accommodate up to seven electric masts (with space for an additional optional mast), allowing for future development in the direction of a full electric submarine. ![]() Based on an evolved U212A design by Fincantieri with unprecedented level of national industry content, the U212 NFS is characterized by a 1.2 meters longer pressure hull and a hydrodynamically enhanced and further quieter platform with an overall length of approximately 59 meters and a surface displacement of approximately 1,600 tons. ![]() Thanks to the new combat system, sensors and planned weapon systems, namely the long-range deep strike cruise missiles, the U212NFS will play a key role from beneath the surface, in the multi-domain and joint-multinational operational scenarios. Capitalizing on the U212A operational experience and industrial cooperation with TKMS, the NFS design is driven by the requirements to improve endurance, operational flexibility and capabilities.
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