- Cassard class frigate
The "Cassard" class (Type F70 AA) is a class of AA (air defence) frigates of the
French Navy . The class is an air defence variant of the "Georges Leygues" class. The two classes have a different armament and propulsion system mounted on an identical hull. [cite book |title=Modern Naval Combat |author=Miller, David |coauthors=Chris Miller |year=1986 |publisher=Salamandar Books |location=USA |isbn=0-517-61350-6 |pages=pp. 100-101 ] Their primary role is to provide air cover for a fleet, an aeronaval group, or a convoy. They can also be used for research, identification or presence missions.The experience gained during the design and construction of the "Cassard" type was used for the design of the "La Fayette" type.
The two elements of the class are
* D614 "Cassard"
* D615 "Jean Bart"They are due to be decommissioned around 2010.
Electronics
*DRBV26C sentry radar
*1 DRBJ11B tri-dimensional air sentry radar
*1 DIBV2A infra-red alert system
*2 DRBN34 navigation and landing radar
*1 DUBV 24C hull sonar
*Syracuse II satellite communication system
*1 ARBR 17 radar detector
*1 SAIGON radio emission detector
*1 ARBB 33 jammer
*2 SAGAIE NG decoy launchers
*2 DAGAIE decoy launchersPhotographs
References
External links
* [http://www.defense.gouv.fr/marine/decouverte/equipements/batiments_de_combat/fregates/antiaeriennes_type_f70_aa/cassard_d_614 Antiaériennes type F70 AA - "Marine nationale" official site] (In French)
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