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  20 janvier 2022 | International, Aérospatial

  Safran équipera les hélicoptères H160M Guépard de l’armée française et les H160 de la Gendarmerie nationale

  Dans le cadre de la commande par l'Etat français de 169 hélicoptères militaires H160M Guépard et de 10 hélicoptères H160 pour la Gendarmerie nationale, Safran fournira, notamment, la motorisation, avec l'Arrano, un moteur de nouvelle génération d'une puissance de 1300 cv qui intègre « le meilleur de la technologie en matière de moteurs aéronautiques », souligne le groupe. L'Arrano offre une consommation en carburant réduite d'environ 20% par rapport aux moteurs des hélicoptères qu'il va remplacer dans les forces françaises, et peut incorporer jusqu'à 50% de carburant d'aviation durable (SAF), précise Safran. Autre équipement majeur, le système optronique Euroflir 410, qui apportera « des performances d'observation inégalées aux hélicoptères », gr'ce à un champ de vision large et une observation très longue portée. Safran équipera également les hélicoptères de systèmes performants nécessaires au pilotage et à la stabilité de l'aéronef, dont les actionneurs électromécaniques TRIM et SEMA (Smart Electro Mechanical Actuator) ainsi que des éléments de cockpit et les systèmes d'essuie-glace, et la distribution électrique. Il fournira également les systèmes de sécurité (systèmes de flottabilités, radeaux de sauvetage), de gestion du carburant et de refroidissement. Aerobuzz du 15 janvier

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  28 août 2019 | International, Naval

  EFP 11 completes acceptance trials for U.S Navy

  AUSTAL Limited (ASX: ASB) is pleased to announce that the 11th Austal designed and built Expeditionary Fast Transport Vessel, the future USNS Puerto Rico (EPF 11), has successfully completed U.S. Navy Acceptance Trials. These trials, conducted in the Gulf of Mexico, were unique in that they integrated formal Builder's Trials with Acceptance Trials for the first time on an EPF vessel. By combining the two at-sea trials into one event, there are great efficiencies gained, enabling reduced costs and a shorter completion schedule. Austal CEO David Singleton congratulated Austal USA for achieving this critical program milestone. “The future USNS Puerto Rico successfully completed and passed all tests – a clean sweep – and returned from sea earlier than scheduled, a testament to the effort and expertise of Austal USA's professional shipbuilding team and the U.S. Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV),” he said. “These trials involved the execution of intense, comprehensive testing by the Austal-led industry team while underway, which demonstrated to the U.S. Navy the successful operation of the ship's major systems and equipment. Sea trials are the last milestone before delivery of the ship. The future USNS Puerto Rico is scheduled for delivery to the U.S. Navy before the end of the year and is the eleventh Spearhead Class ship in Austal's 14-ship EPF portfolio. “The flexibility and versatility of the EPF is becoming increasingly evident. From serving as a mother ship to test unmanned aerial and undersea systems in the Atlantic to performing as command ships in Pacific Partnership 2019 (an exercise that includes more than 500 military and civilian personnel from more than 10 nations), the EPF fleet is proving to be a great asset to the future 355-ship US Navy,” Mr Singleton said. Austal's EPF program is mature with ten ships delivered and three more under construction in Mobile, Alabama, in addition to the future USS Puerto Rico. The Spearhead-class EPF is currently providing high-speed, high-payload transport capability to fleet and combatant commanders. The EPF's large, open mission deck and large habitability spaces provide the opportunity to conduct a wide range of missions from engagement and humanitarian assistance or disaster relief missions, to the possibility of supporting a range of future missions including special operations support, command and control, and medical support operations. With its ability to access austere and degraded ports with minimal external assistance, the EPF provides unique options to fleet and combatant commanders. In addition to the EPF program, Austal has also received contracts for 19 Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) for the U.S. Navy. Ten LCS have been delivered, five ships are in various stages of construction and four are yet to start construction. AUSTAL MEDIA CONTACT Contact: Gemma Whiting - Government Relations Mobile: +61 (0)408 982 727 Email: gemma.whiting@austal.com Website: www.austal.com ABOUT AUSTAL Austal is an Australian shipbuilder and global defence prime contractor which designs constructs and sustains some of the world's most advanced commercial and defence vessels. Austal successfully balances commercial and defence projects and celebrated 30 years of success in 2018. Austal has designed, constructed and delivered more than 300 commercial and defence vessels for more than 100 operators in 54 countries worldwide. Austal is Australia's largest defence exporter and the only ASX-listed shipbuilder. Austal has industry leading shipyards in Australia, the United States of America and Philippines and service centres worldwide. Austal delivers iconic monohull, catamaran and trimaran commercial vessel platforms – including the world's largest trimaran ferry and multiple defence programs such as the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) for the United States Navy. Austal has grown to become the world's largest aluminium shipbuilder. FURTHER INFORMATION Contact: Austal Phone: 61 8 9410 1111 Fax: 61 8 9410 2564 Email: media@austal.com https://www.austal.com/news/epf-11-completes-acceptance-trials-us-navy

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  22 septembre 2024 | International, Aérospatial, C4ISR

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