On March 17th, 2017, DCNS announced the success of the first sea trials of the first-of-class Gowind® 2500 corvette under construction in Lorient, France by DCNS.
Ten Gowind® 2500 corvette, aimed at supplementing DCNS surface vessel product range, has been ordered so far by international navies.
The first sea trials of the first Gowind® 2500 corvette designed and built in Lorient by DCNS underline the quality of the conception and production of this new range of vessels.
“It is a very important moment for DCNS: the Gowind® corvette designed especially for the international market is now sea proven. We are very proud to announce that, with the Gowind® 2500 corvette, DCNS now has the last generation vessel to strengthen its product line geared to the international naval defense market,” explained Eric Chaplet, DCNS Marketing Vice-President.
“The sea trials of the Gowind® 2500 corvette once again illustrate DCNS’ industrial capacity to manage and realize major programs with products meeting the needs of our customers”, added Pierre Legros, DCNS Senior Vice-President Programs.
The first Gowind® 2500 corvette is being built on the DCNS site in Lorient, France, one of the most modern naval shipyards in Europe. Nine other corvettes are to be built in Egypt and Malaysia, on the basis of technology transfer realized by DCNS.
“The Gowind® 2500 responds to navies’ needs to have access to a complete and multi-mission combat vessel for sovereignty and maritime protection operations,” details Eric Chaplet.
The Gowind® 2500 is bristling with the very latest technological advances, developed and implemented by DCNS for naval defense. It incorporates the SETIS® combat system, developed by DCNS for FREMM frigates and Gowind® corvettes, the “Panoramic Sensors and Intelligence Module (PSIM)” - an assembly bringing together the integrated mast with its various sensors as well as the Operational Centre and its associated technical rooms - and the high degree of integration, automation and conviviality of the DCNS systems.
Gowind®2500 technical characteristics include:
- Total length: 102 meters
- Width: 16 meters
- Displacement: 2,600 tons
- Maximum speed: 25 knots
- Crew: 80 persons (helicopter detachment included)
- Range: 3,700 nautical miles at 15 knots
DCNS is the European leader in naval defense and a major player in marine renewable energies. As an international high-tech company, DCNS uses its extraordinary know-how, unique industrial resources and capacity to arrange innovative strategic partnerships to meet its clients’ requirements.
The Group designs, builds and maintains submarines and surface vessels. The Group also proposes services for naval shipyards and bases. In addition, the Group offers a wide range of sea-based renewable energy solutions. DCNS is sensitive to the challenges of corporate social responsibility and has signed the United Nations Global Compact.
In 2016, the Group reported revenues of €3.19 billion and has a workforce of 12,779 employees.
