The Countermeasure System is of paramount importance on any
submarine platform. Babcock's new, innovative, Countermeasure
Launch System is fully scalable and covert. It utilises a
non-pyrotechnic prime mover, is lightweight and its modular design
enables rapid platform integration.
Key features
- The system launches countermeasures on demand while performing
any manoeuvres and operating at any depth.
- The launchers are reliable, covert during and post launch,
shock resistant and lightweight.
- The innovative design removes the need for pyrotechnic
components, delivering an inherently safe and highly covert system.
The launcher is also reusable providing an extended operational
life.
- The launcher is a fully developed design with units being
supplied to the latest SSK projects.
- Babcock's Undercasing Launcher features a lightweight composite
design to minimise submarine top weight.
- The Countermeasure System comprises a number of launchers, the
100mm Undercasing Modules typically hold 5 launchers while the
200mm modules typically hold 2 launchers.
- The launchers can discharge a wide range of in-service
countermeasures and stores varying from 75 to 200mm in
diameter.
- The Countermeasure Control Module (CCM) is designed to provide
automatic, semi-auto or manual firing control. The control
module is located within the pressure hull and links the launchers
with the combat system. The CCM design would be bespoke for
each customer depending upon the number and mix of launchers
utilising standard circuitry and design layout to minimise risk,
time and cost of development.
- Modules require only low power electrical hull penetration to
provide a link to the combat system, no other boat services are
required.
- Modules are typically fixed to the boat by bolts which ensure
modules can be fitted and removed quickly and easily.
Key Customer
Spain's S-80 Submarine project