 ORP Grom, the third vessel of the Orkan class of FAC fitted with RBS-15 Mk3 launchers. Picture: konflikty.pl |
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The tests,
with the lead-vessel-in-class Orkan, validated all the ship’s interfaces
with the necessary power, combat management and navigation systems. Testing
included a simulated missile firing exercise, and concluded with sea trials
when the ship carried its full complement of eight missiles. The customer
has now demonstrated its ability to equip and operate these vessels with
their maximum missile load. "We have successfully completed the sea acceptance tests for the first of three ships within the Polish Orkan-class. With the RBS15 Mk3, Poland now has an anti-ship missile that can defeat targets at a range of more than 200 km, in all weather conditions. It is an impressive offensive capability by any standard”, says Stefan Öberg, head of business unit Missile Systems within Saab business area Dynamics. |
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 The RBS15 Mk3 anti-ship missile (seen here in a scale model at Indodefence) |
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“Throughout
all the tests, the level of co-operation with the Polish Navy and Polish
industry has been excellent. This achievement is further testament to
our long term commitment to the Polish Navy and local industry and we
believe there will be further opportunities such as Poland’s upcoming
surface vessel requirements”, says Jason Howard, head of Naval Segment
CEE, Market Area Europe and Greater Middle East at Saab. The two remaining Orkan class ships: Piorun and Grom, are scheduled to undergo similar systems tests later in 2015. |
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Successful RBS15 Mk3 Sea Acceptance Test for Polish Navy Orkan Fast Attack Craft
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