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The six German and Norwegian submarines of the joint U212 CD submarine project will be equipped with digital sensor suites from Hensoldt Optronics. Hensoldt has been commissioned by kta naval systems, a consortium consisting of Kongsberg, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems and Atlas Elektronik, to supply six optronic systems worth 50 million euros, the company has announced.

According to Hensoldt, the systems to be supplied each consist of an OMS 150 optronic mast system, an OMS 300 and an i360°OS panoramic surveillance system. With the twin optronic mast solution, the client decided on the technological leap from the conventional, traditional direct view of a periscope system to a completely fuselage-penetrating digital system solution, Hensoldt continues.

Die Kombination aus OMS 150 und OMS 300 sei für die Klasse U212CD zum ersten Mal in Auftrag gegeben worden. Das OMS 150 werde in seiner multispektralen Ausführung als Such- und Überwachungs-Optronikmast eingesetzt.

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The OMS 150 from Hensoldt, Photo: Hensoldt

According to the data sheet, the stabilized head of the OMS 150 has a high-resolution day/night vision camera, an IR camera and a laser range finder, as well as a radar device and antennas, eg for GPS reception. The stealth optronic mast OMS 300 takes over the so-called "attack" function. With the OMS 300, the developers at Hensoldt have created an optronics mast that is difficult to detect visually and with radar, which significantly increases the safety of the crews. This multispectral optronic equipment allows the crew the best view in all light and weather conditions, as well as a very wide range of applications.

"With this combination, the new submarines are equipped with sensors that combine the highest detection capabilities, even in poor visibility, with a high degree of automation, thus significantly improving the boats' ability to act and survive," said Hensoldt Optronics Managing Director Andreas Huel.

Editors / gwh