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HigH performance against quiet submarines for asW missions like HVu escort and anti access area denial (a2ad). The medium size VDS for multi-purpose frigates Long range detection in every environmental condition Permanent torpedo alert New user-friendly HMI, with 3D analysis and chart underlay Multi-static interoperable with CAPTAS family VDS and FLASH dipping sonar

ANTI SUBMARINE WARFARE

CAPTAS-2Low Frequency Active and Passive Variable Depth Sonar

THALES CAPTAS familymore than 40 systems in operation over 10 navies member of captas user’s club.

Egyptian Navy French Navy Italian Navy Royal Malaysian Navy Royal Moroccan Navy Royal Norwegian Navy Royal Saudi Navy UAE Navy UK Royal Navy US Navy operational at sea since 2002, on 9 different types of platforms and cms.

France: T h a l e s U n d e r w a t e r S y s t e m s S A S - 525 r o u t e d e s do l i n e s , 06903 soph i a an t i po l i s ; +33 ( 0 )4 92 96 30 00 UK: T h a l e s U n d e r w a t e r S y s t e m s L t d - o c e a n H o u s e , te m p l e c o m b e , s o m e r s e t b a 8 o d H ; + 4 4 ( 0 ) 1 9 6 3 3 7 0 5 5 1 Austra l ia : T h a l e s A u s t r a l i a L t d - 274 V i c t o r i a rd , ryda lme r e , new sou t h Wa l e s 2116 ; +61 ( 0 )2 9848 3500 surface-ship.tus@thalesgroup.com

ANTI SUBMARINE WARFARE

THALES CAPTAS family World’s favourite and most sea proven Low frequency active and passive VDS

OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTSCompact with high performance• Long range simultaneous active and passive 360°

surveillance and analysis (incl LOFAR & DEMON).• Permanent all-round torpedo alert.• Rugged VDS deployable at optimum depth to

overcome harsh propagation conditions and surface-layer problems inherent to Hull Mounted Sonar.

• Deep water capable thanks to high source level, low frequency and long pulse.

• Shallow water capable thanks to bottom safety functions. Low reverberation effect due to limited vertical directivity and wide bandwidth.

Multi-static interoperable with CAPTAS VDS and FLASH dipping sonar, together providing the most performing compact ASW Sonar Suite for multi-purpose frigates.New user-friendly HMI, same for HMS and CAPTAS, introducing 3D analysis and chart underlay to increase situation understanding.

MAIN CHARACTERISTICSSystem features• Mission modules for cross decking (optional). • Performance prediction function to optimize sonar use.• Mammals safe: adjustable source level.Transmit array features• Two Free Flooded Rings, high source level and long

pulses.• Omni-directional low frequency transmission.Receive array features• Triplet array to instantly resolve right/left ambiguity.

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OPERATIONAL BENEFITSDetection range typical up to 60 km (1st oceanic

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analysis + audio + torpedo alertAccuracy <100 m ≤1°Operational limits up to sea state 6Operating depth up to 230 m depth

e.g. 160 m at 12 kts

INSTALLATION / MODULARITYFootprint < 39 m2 (incl maintenance area)Weight < 16 t (on the quarterdeck)

MISSION MODULE (optional)Footprint 1x 20ft iso container +

1x pallet (Handling system).

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Frequency below 2 kHzBandwidth Wide fmPulse modes fm, cW, comboPulse length up to 16 s

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