Combattante FS 56
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Combattante FS56 Stealth Fast Attack Craft Missile - FACM
(also known as Guided Missile Patrol Craft - PTG) |
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The Combattante FS56 developed by CMN is a compact vessel with stealth lines which can reach a very high speed and offer an important fire power. It is the perfect vessel for Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance as well as fast strike against surface or coastal targets. |
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Stealth and compact design.
Main design requirements included: » High speed (38 knots) to allow for lighting fast attacks and rapid response » Seakeeping » Endurance The Combattante FS 56 limited crew (32 sailors) may cross a distance of 2,500 miles with a weapon system similar to those found on vessels from upper classes (Corvettes and Frigates). |
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The Combattante FS 56 is a high performance compact and multifunction ship able to perform area surveillance tasks as well as anti-air, anti-surface and electronic warfare missions.
Typical missions include: » Operating as part of a naval force » Interception of enemy forces » Patrol in international and territorial waters and in the Exclusive Economic Zone » Air and surface surveillance » Intelligence gathering Missions against coastal targets may be conducted through the use of the 76mm gun and MM40 blkIII Exocet. |
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The Combattante FS 56 offers a very high firepower for a 56 meters vessel: The vessel has been designed with provisions for modularity. As such, the 40mm gun system at the stern may be replaced by a Raytheon Mk49 mod 3 Guided Missile Launcher (with 21x RAM Surface to Air missiles). The 76mm main gun may be fitted with Oto Melara's Vuclano rounds to increase capability and range against land targets. |
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Sensors are all grouped in a single "C-MAST" integrated mast.
Developed in a partnership between CMN, Cassidian and Ineo Defense, C-MAST is a single compact and lightweight mast, which houses 2D, 3D and navigation radars, optronic, electronic warfare and communications systems. 2x Decoy launchers |
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