초계함/고속함 프랑스 DGA, 신형 OPV 7척 주문

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11월 17일 프랑스 DGA가 신형 OPV 7척을 주문했다고 합니다. 계약규모는 9억 유로로 함선 건조는 CMN/피리오우/소카레남 사로 구성된 임시 그룹과 체결됐고, 프로젝트 관리 및 전투관리시스템 계약은 Naval Group, 해상탐색장비는 탈레스가 수주했네요. 

Patrouilleurs Hauturiers 프로그램에 따라 건조될 OPV는 1981년~1984년에 걸쳐 취역한 D'Estienne d'Orves 급 (1번함은 1976년 취역, 1999년 퇴역 후 터키에 인도) OPV를 대체할 예정으로 배수량은 약 2,400톤, 수용인원은 최대 84명이고 쾌속정 및 H160M 헬기를 탑재할 수 있다고 합니다. 블루워처 헐마운티드 소나, NS50 탐색 레이더, IFF 등이 탑재되고 함포는 넥스터-탈레스 래피드파이어 함포 시스템이 장착된다고 하네요. 전투관리시스템은 SETIS-C라고 합니다. 

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/11/frances-dga-orders-7-new-opv-for-the-french-navy/

France's DGA Orders 7 New OPV for the French Navy - Naval News

Artist impression of the Patrouilleur Hauturier OPV underway. Naval Group image.

France’s DGA Orders 7 New OPV For The French Navy

The French defense procurement agency (DGA) ordered on 17 November 2023 seven new offshore patrol vessels (OPV) as part of the "Patrouilleurs Hauturiers" program for the French Navy (Marine Nationale).

Xavier Vavasseur  23 Nov 2023

This order is the subject of three contracts for a total amount of 900 million euros:

• The production contract was awarded to the temporary group of companies composed of CMN, PIRIOU and SOCARENAM.
• A contract for project management and supply of the combat management system was awarded to NAVAL GROUP.
• THALES has also been awarded a contract to equip the first seven offshore patrol vessels with the latest generation of maritime surveillance equipment

The 2024-2030 French military planning law calls for ten new generation OPVs to be in service by 2035, with a first delivery planned for 2026. These OPVs will replace the venerable Avisos (known as PHM in the French Navy) based in Brest and Toulon, as well as the Flamant-class patrol vessels (PSP) based in Cherbourg.

In a press release, the DGA explained:

In a context marked by the increase in maritime traffic and the tightening of threats at sea, patrol boats fulfill a very broad spectrum of missions: support for deterrence, presence in areas of sovereignty and interest, evacuation, protection, escort and intervention in state action at sea.

The first stage of the offshore patrol program, based on the acquisition of seven vessels, will fill a deficit in the second-rank vessel segment, taking into account the decommissioning of offshore patrol vessels that has already taken place, and will initiate the rise in power of these vessels on each of the three metropolitan bases: Brest, Toulon and Cherbourg.

Adapted to a semi-permissive environment, the offshore patrol vessels will be distinguished in particular by a solid information processing capacity, efficient seakeeping and will be able to deploy in the long term a helicopter or a drone suitable for aeromaritimes missions.

Naval Group, as the industrial architect of the project, is in charge of defining the architecture of the armed vessel and the design studies. The preliminary design studies began in October 2020, and the detailed design studies were completed in October 2023.

Patrouilleurs Hauturiers OPVs capabilities

DGA slide on second rank ships of the French Navy

Naval News understands the new OPVs will bring a capability step to the French Navy over the in-service vessels which are getting extremely old – The D’Estienne d’Orves-class avisos entered service in the seventies (the six vessels of the class still in service entered the French fleet in the early 1980ies meaning a 40+ years service life).

The Patrouilleurs Hauturiers OPVs will have a displacement of about 2,400 tons. As previously reported by Naval News, the initial requirements called for a displacement of around 2,000 tons. The vessels can accommodate up to 84 personnel (crew + passengers) and have a range of 6,000 nautical miles. They will accommodate the next generation RHIBs of the French Navy (EDO 4G and ETRACO NG) and HIL / Guépard Marine (H160M) helicopter. The panoramic bridge offers a 360° view on the surroundings of the vessel.

The vessels will feature modern sensors such as the Bluewatcher hull mounted sonar, NS50 surveillance radar and IFF – friend/enemy identification system. They are also expected to be fitted with the new Rapidfire naval gun system by Nexter and Thales. Naval Group will supply the SETIS-C combat management system and the Shipmaster surface ship automated operating system.

Last but not least, Naval Group recently unveiled a new modular launcher which the French shipbuilder is pitching to the Navy for fitting on the new OPVs:

탈레스제 헐마운티드 소나 ( https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/markets/defence-and-security/naval-forces/underwater-warfare/bluescan/hull-mounted-sonars )

블루와처 (UMS 4120)은 OPV같은 소형 함정에도 장착 가능한 소나라고 합니다. 

NS50 4D AESA 대공/대수상 탐색레이더 ( https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/markets/defence-and-security/naval-forces/above-water-warfare/ns50 ) 

래피드파이어 함포 시스템 ( https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/markets/defence-and-security/naval-forces/above-water-warfare/rapidfire )

구경은 40mm, 사거리는 4km네요. 프랑스 해군의 2급 함정들의 주포로 사용될 예정이라고 합니다. 지상형도 있네요. 

SETIS CMS에 대해선 Naval Group에서 따로 소개해놓은 페이지는 안 보이네요. ( https://www.naval-group.com/en/systems ) 9년 전에 공개된 오래된 유튜브가 있긴 있습니다. 

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