The first French nuclear "Barracuda" was launched

The first French submarine of the new generation of the Barracuda project has been launched. The solemn ceremony was held on July 12 at the shipyard in Cherbourg. This is reported by the French media.

The first in a series of six nuclear submarines of the new project, the submarine was transferred from the construction workshop to a dry dock, which by the end of this month will be filled with water, after which it will really be launched. The submarine, dubbed Suffre — in honor of the French admiral Suffren de Saint-Tropez — has been under construction for over 10 years. The loading of nuclear fuel into the submarine is scheduled for September, and the beginning of sea trials is scheduled for early next year. Pass her the fleet also planned for next year.

The project "Barracuda" is one of the largest defense projects in France, even the fact that French President Emmanuel Macron and the Minister of Defense Florence Parley attended the ceremony of its "launching" show this.

The project to build six nuclear submarines of the new generation was launched in 1998 year and was initially estimated at 7,9 billion euros. But the costs eventually exceeded nine billion. Due to technical difficulties, the project was also delayed for three years.

Submarines of this series are to replace in the French Navy obsolete Rubis-type submarines built between 1976 and 1993 a year.

The submarine's displacement is about 5300 T, the length is 99 m, the service life of a nuclear reactor reaches 10 years. Submarines will be armed with Scalp Naval and Exocet cruise missiles, as well as heavy Black Shark torpedoes.

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[svp67]

And their screws are covered with a "bag", probably "from the evil eye"
There are no torpedo tubes "holes" in the nose and the stern rudders are interestingly located

[Sky strike fighter]

A more interesting version of the non-nuclear modification of Barracuda.

As a basis, DCNS took its most promising project of the Barracuda multipurpose strike nuclear submarine. France went the other way, and did not offer the Australians their most famous anaerobic MPL of the Scorpene Basic-AIP class, which is being promoted in the Indian Navy, since the French would have definitely lost the competition to the Germans or Japanese. “Shortfin Barracuda Block 1A” is a non-nuclear modification of “Barracuda”, which is equipped with VESU type MESMA (Module d'Energie Sous-Marine Autonome), presented by the gas turbine unit of the closed type, which runs on ethanol and liquefied oxygen. This installation, although it is not as reliable as the German EI company "Siemens", will allow this submarine to have the highest tactical performance, as well as compare favorably with its competitors.
The fact is that the Barracuda hull has a length of 99 m and a displacement of 5300 tons, DCNS promises to design a Shortfin Barracuda Block 1A with a length of 90 m and a displacement of over 4000 tons, and it will become one of the largest non-nuclear submarines. A large displacement guarantees large internal volumes of the new Barracuda, where significantly larger tanks with liquefied fuel can be installed, which will allow reaching an underwater range of up to 800 - 1000 miles.

Larger dimensions of the fighting compartment will allow placing onboard the Shortfin Barracuda Block 1A, in addition to anti-ship missiles and torpedoes, there are also 20 SCALP cruise missiles. From 4 mm TA, up to 533 missiles / torpedoes of various types can be launched, which significantly exceeds the arsenal of the German U-20 submarine.

"Barracuda SNA" in its atomic version for the French Navy is a very expensive and perfect product. The price of one submarine is $ 1,3 billion. The hull has all the technical “twists” of the XNUMXst century, such as a water-jet propulsion, large onboard GAS panels, low radar signature of the hull, anechoic coating, low midsection, X-shaped feed stabilizers.
Exactly the same equipment will be provided to the Australian Navy, with the difference that the submarine will install VNEU MESMA and not install any secret French equipment. Shortfin Barracuda will not lose its impact qualities, the cruising range will also be 50-60% higher than that of competitors.
In terms of the sum of qualities, these submarines will be ten times greater than the existing composition of the Colins submarines, and the Australian fleet keeps on the submarines, as the admirals have repeatedly stated. At the expense of Barracud, Australians get new opportunities in Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific region, and joint use under the cover of Hobart EM will allow them to make long sea voyages in the RDP mode and even carry out limited combat operations.

https://army-news.ru/2015/07/preimushhestva-neatomnoj-barrakudy-v-konkurse-avstralijskogo-vmf/

By the way, there is very interesting information on the Australian tender for submarines. I advise you to read the link I gave above. There is written about all applicants.

[Andrei from Chelyabinsk]

Quote: svp67

And their screws are covered with a "bag", probably "from the evil eye"

This is a water cannon, he's a secret

Quote: svp67

There are no torpedo tubes "holes" in the nose

Which is correct - the entire space of the nasal compartment is occupied by the HAK antenna. We also have

[Grits]

Quote: Andrey from Chelyabinsk

Which is correct - the entire space of the nasal compartment is occupied by the HAK antenna. We also have

In the 90s, I went to test boats, where they tested the prototype of this HAK - Irtysh-Amphora. This is really a huge ball and there is simply no place for torpedoes in the first compartment. In Jasen from stuck on the sides. Where did the French put them in?

[tihonmarine]

Well, where the French stuck it everyone knows.

[Shurik70]

power plant: 1 nuclear reactor with a capacity of 150 MW, two turbo-reducers with a capacity of 20 MW, 2 electric motors and one water-jet propulsion
There are four nasal torpedo tubes
https://aftershock.news/?q=node/336283

[Grits]

Quote: svp67

And their screws are covered with a "bag", probably "from the evil eye"
There are no torpedo tubes "holes" in the nose and the stern rudders are interestingly located

So when we launch the screws close

[svp67]

Quote: Gritsa

So when we launch the screws close

Not everyone has ... Submarine "Stary Oskol"

[Grits]

Quote: svp67

Not everyone has ... Submarine "Stary Oskol"

Apparently, because the Varshavyanka boat is no longer new and there is nothing secret in their propellers. In addition, around the world there are enough of them.

[Grits]

Quote: svp67

stern steering wheels are interestingly located

I also did not quite understand how the management is going. And what are these rudders? Everything is clear with us - vertical rudders - on course, horizontal aft - on trim, bow (chopping) - in depth. It is not clear whether this is on the course, or in depth or trim. Yes, and the area of ​​the rudder pen is very small, what will be the management efficiency is not clear.

[Sky strike fighter]

Can anyone tell me whether the Exocet anti-ship missiles I have quoted in this quote are correct? It turns out that the Exocet anti-ship missiles are weaker than the X-35U anti-ship missiles in the variant with a range of 260 km. The Kh-35U in the 260 km variant comes out longer. Really? Who in the subject?

The Exocet rocket is designed and manufactured in several versions:

MM-38 - ship-to-ship missile;
AM-39 - air-to-ship missile;
MM-39 - "ship-to-ship", "shore-to-ship" missile;
SM-39 - submarine-to-ship missile;
MM-40 - "ship-to-ship", "shore-to-ship" missile.

The Exocet SM-39 missile is in service with the French Agosta-class diesel submarines and the Rubin-class nuclear-powered submarines. The layout is the same as that of the MM-38 modification, the design of the wing and rudders is the same as that of the MM-40. In a torpedo tube, the rocket is in a special capsule, which is pushed out at launch with the help of a gas generator. At a safe distance from the submarine, the capsule solid propellant is activated. Under water, the capsule is controlled by the rudders located in the outflowing jet of the engine. The capsule passes the underwater section, comes out from under the water and reaches a height of 30-50 m, where the capsule separates and the rocket propulsion engine is turned on.


Firing Range, km:
- MM-38
- MM-40
- MM-40 block 3
- SM-39
- AM-39 when starting from a height of 300m
- AM-39 when starting from a height of 10000m
42
70
180
50
50
70
Maximum rocket flight speed, km/h 1100
Length mm:
- MM-38
- MM-40
- MM-40 block 2
- MM-40 block 3
- AM-39
5212
5646
5780
5780
4688
The diameter of the rocket, mm 350
Wingspan, mm 1130
Starting weight, kg:
- MM-38
- MM-40
- AM-39
735
875
660
Mass of warhead, kg:
- MM-38
- MM-40
- AM-39
165
155
165

http://rbase.new-factoria.ru/missile/wobb/exocet/exocet.shtml

[faridg7]

Quote: Gritsa

It is not clear whether this is on the course, or in depth or trim. Yes, and the area of ​​the rudder pen is very small, what will be the management efficiency is not clear.

Here everyone works both on the course and on the trim, therefore, apparently, there is enough rudder area — it works not two at a time like ours, but all four. Well, handling should improve this way — for example, when you turn the course, there is a roll inside the circle, the rudders should cause a trim on the nose, and when the roll occurs, the rudders just get closer to the vertical (well, this should be logical, maybe and I’m mistaken, experts will correct it of course)

[Grits]

Quote: faridg7

Here everyone works both on the course and on the trim, therefore, apparently, there is enough rudder area — it works not two at a time like ours, but all four.

To realize this control capability, there must be a very complex electronic part. Which will calculate and issue algorithms for controlling all four rudders for any deviation in space. In addition, our submarines provide manual rudder control directly through hydraulics. And with such a complex control algorithm as on a French boat, manual control is apparently excluded. It is not good.

[faridg7]

Quote: Gritsa

And with such a complex control algorithm as on a French boat, manual control is apparently excluded. It is not good.

Well, everything is relative. For example, the aerodynamic design of the Su30 eliminates the possibility of manual control — without gliding at the computer, the glider cannot be kept by the pilot. Make it sustainable - forget about over-maneuverability

[sir_obs]

I also did not quite understand how the management is going. And what are these rudders?

It can be assumed that the rudders of depth fall into the hull or wheelhouse, the lower pair on the tail will be off course, and the upper one on the trim. Only now, what does this x-shaped circuit give?

[WapentakeLokki]

In the West, it is customary to place a TA on the sides of the hull with an angle of about 5 * from the axis of the hull (it is assumed that the shooting will not take place on MAX moves) and I put in the GAS sphere ... Even with Trisher, it seems that fashion has gone in the nose and put on the nose only us...

[Sky strike fighter]

On the submarine Ash and submarine Yasen-M TA also on the side of the hull.

[sir_obs]

In the West, it is customary to place TA on the sides of the hull

This 4 533mm has a nosunos. Uni-axial and torpedoes and missiles through them are used, at least the French write so.

[Thrifty]

Nearby, you can see another similar building! If I am not mistaken, does it correspond in class to American women of the Los Angeles type? I wonder what kind of protrusions on the hull, closer to the stern, go all over the boat, in a checkerboard pattern? Now, in the NATO bloc, in Europe, the French will have the most modern submarines in service. ..

[kventinasd]

Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ... .....

[Reserve buildbat]

On the accelerated, it looks good at the end of the clip))) The submarine runs away from the shadow
It is interesting what will come out of it and how loud the water cannon will be.

[poquello]

Quote: stock buildbat

On the accelerated, it looks good at the end of the clip))) The submarine runs away from the shadow
It is interesting what will come out of it and how loud the water cannon will be.

the water cannon is finally silent, I wonder how true

[Reserve buildbat]

It can not be silent. Hydrodynamics will not allow

[Sky strike fighter]

Some details.

Armament "Barracuda." The SCALP cruise missile was created using Stealth technology - its hull has intersections of flat surfaces without sharp angles and is covered with radar absorbing material. The engine turbine is shielded by the air duct. It is noteworthy that the French refused to use the NAVSTAR navigation system when creating KR guidance systems, since they did not have full control over it. NAVSTAR - American GPS. A couple of kilometers from the target, an infrared seeker launched by GEC-Marconi Avionics is launched. She directs the rocket in the final section of the trajectory to the object. In the memory of the processor SC «SCALP» thermal data of various purposes are stored that help to identify objects. The range of a cruise missile is about 400 kilometers. It is planned to use Exocet anti-ship missiles so far, but it is quite possible that by the start of testing the first submarine of the Barracuda series, they will be replaced by ASURA supersonic anti-ship missiles, since the ASURA anti-ship missiles will allow them to be used instead of Exocet anti-ship missiles from torpedo tubes . According to the characteristics, the French anti-ship missile roughly corresponds to the Russian Moskit anti-ship missile. The fate of ASURA anti-ship missiles is still in question.
Names of submarines: 1 submarine will receive the name "Suffren"; 2 nuclear submarines will receive the name "Duget-Truin"; 3 submarines will receive the name "Tourville".

Key Features: - Speed ​​- 23 knots; - working depth - up to 400 meters; - autonomy of the course - 50 days; - crew - 60 people; - displacement - 5.3 thousand tons; - length - 99 meters; - width - 8.8 meters; - height - 15.7 meters; - draft 7.3 meters; - warranty period - 10 years; - power plant: 1 nuclear reactor with a capacity of 150 MW, two turbo-reducers with a capacity of 20 MW, 2 electric engines and one water-jet propulsion; - 4 TA 533 mm caliber with armament of 20 ammunition. Ammunition in different combinations - torpedoes "Black Shark", KR "Scalp" and anti-ship missiles "Exocet".

The ship is a single-hull boat with well-streamlined hull contours and a developed superstructure. Rugged body along the entire length is made in the form of a cylinder of different diameters with strong torospherical bulkheads. The transition from one cylinder diameter to another is carried out using a conical shell. The robust hull was divided by flat bulkheads into three compartment zones. In the bow compartment there are missile and torpedo armaments, a central post with combat posts and RTV equipment, as well as crew accommodation, in the second compartment there are PUFs together with the reactor, and in the third compartment there are PTU {two ATGs) and an ED on the shaft line with a drive to the propulsion unit. Barracudas with a displacement of 5,3 thousand tons will be able to reach speeds of up to 25 knots, and their autonomy will be 50 days. The main power plant will include a K 15 nuclear water-water reactor, tested on Triumphan SSBNs and Charles de Gaulle AVMAs. At low speeds, an electric propulsion system will be used, and at full speeds, a turbo-mechanical power transmission will be used.
The ship has two groups of CBH - fore and aft - located in permeable extremities. Four TAs are welded into a nasal torospherical solid bulkhead symmetrically about the axis of rotation and at an angle to the ship’s diametrical plane. A rather long nasal tip allowed the main spherical antenna of the HAC to be placed at a great distance from the sturdy housing, which allowed it to provide the most favorable working conditions. The nuclear submarine has four 533 mm caliber torpedo tubes and will carry up to 24 units of various weapons (a mixed set of F-21 Black Shark heavy torpedoes, SM-39 Exoset anti-ship missiles and Scalp Naval cruise missiles). In addition, on board the boat it will be possible to place a group of commandos, a container of landing craft or a rescue vehicle. The boat will be able to carry up to 12 commandos with equipment in a special module attached to the submarine. The Barracuda nuclear submarine was developed using technology to ensure low-frequency and low-noise operation over a wide speed range. The boat will receive new Scalp Naval cruise missiles manufactured by MBDA, capable of destroying ground targets at ranges of more than 1 thousand km.

https://raigap.livejournal.com/367364.html

[Nycomed]

"Rubies" is high time to change.

[knn54]

Yes, the French struck. Quietness-acoustic trail. Like from a flock of shrimps .. The crew (which means the French) will include women.

[tihonmarine]

After that, they will not give birth.

[Julius Caesar]

Quote: tihonmarine

After that, they will not give birth.

How will they be!

[BastaKarapuzik And]

It would be interesting to see the descent itself. But here, moving the boat is also curious.

[rocket757]

Not for us to talk about the pace of construction, probably, but if they are space something out there, they will create the same pace .... calm boom! They will not hatch soon!

[Mountain shooter]

Small, slow, dives not deep ... Maybe especially silent? In short, not a "strategist" ...

[awg75]

the United States will not allow anyone, even its loyal jackals, Tobacco to create at least something more or less worthwhile. Now never at present will give. America above all. The rest of their allies either either pay for the American dream, or try to send in three cheerful letters like Turkey. But unfortunately, Turkey is still in a single copy, and the fact is that Uncle Vova personally and free saved Uncle Recep.

[Alfred]

Hello everybody! Here is a little about the handling of submarines with X-shaped aft steering wheels http://www.shipslib.com/lit/ppl/apl17.html