STX France unveils a new DEFENDSEAS corvette concept on the occasion of Euronaval 2014

STX France introduces its DEFENDSEAS corvette concept at EURONAVAL 2014

The ship integrates a large number of the “technological bricks” developed by the STX France into a highly compact and optimized architecture which provides the best operational capability for this type of vessel. Key element of the design, the helicopter hangar installed at the lower level is served by a lifting platform and is enclosed into a 500 m² large storage area located aft which can be tuned to various missions. This space is able to store heavy RIB commando crafts, 20 ft containers, and light army vehicles. RIB launching is ensured by the aft ramp or through two side doors. A unique overhead traveling crane can launch the RIBs as a davit and load containers directly from a harbor dock.

The superstructure is crowned by a panoramic bridge with an aviation control center, and shelters the operational rooms and living quarters, and an unmanned aircraft. Finally DEFENDSEAS is designed to integrate a large weapons and sensor suite which gives it the capability of a true warship. Its firepower consists of 4 anti-ship missiles, 16 anti-air missiles, 76 mm gun turret and some 12.7 mm remotely operated machine guns. With a displacement of 2.500 t for a length of 91 m, the ship can reach a top speed of 25 kts and has a range of 6.000 nm at 12 kts.

At EURONAVAL 2014, STX France exposes stand E20.