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11-09-19, 01:22 PM | #1 |
Grey Wolf
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Naval Group new AIP worked for 18 days of simulated sub patrol
FC2G AIP stands for Fuel Cell 2nd Generation Air Independent Propulsion. It consists in a module packaged as a dedicated hull section about 8m in length and suitable for either new-build boats or modernization programs.
The long-term (land-based) test was conducted at the Naval Group site of Indret near Nantes in March, with a true submarine operational profile. The test confirmed a submerged duration of up to three weeks, the optimization of the maintenance cycle and the performance of the major components of the system. This patrol of 18 days has been conducted in representative operational conditions such as:
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