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Unrivalled performance for Task Group level ASW missions like


Force Protection and Power Projection.
 owerful VDS for large ASW frigates and destroyers
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New compact version, with same performance, to fit any type of ASW frigate
Ultra long range detection
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-4
Low Frequency Active and Passive Variable Depth Sonar

THALES CAPTAS family


More 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.
ANTI SUBMARINE WARFARE

THALES CAPTAS family


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

OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS OPERATIONAL BENEFITS


Ultra long range simultaneous active and passive 360° Detection range Typical up to 150 km
surveillance, permanent all-round torpedo alert. (2nd oceanic convergence zone).
Original CAPTAS-4 (independent tow) for ASW
Functionality Active & passive surveillance +
destroyers like FREMM and T23. New compact version
analysis + audio + torpedo alert
for large ASW frigates.
Compact - independent tow version: Accuracy <100 m ≤1°
• To enable simple and safe deployment & recovery, to Operational limits Up to Sea State 6
optimize the depth for receiver and transmitter, and to Operating depth Compact: Up to 230 m depth,
increase the operational flexibility (passive only, active e.g. 180 m at 12 knts.
only (multi-static operations) or both.

Temps Présent 092016 - © Thales Underwater Systems S.A.S. 2016 – This document and any data included are the property of Thales Underwater Systems SAS.
Compact - dependent tow version: TECHNICAL FEATURES
• To provide even lighter and more compact solution to Frequency Below 2 kHz

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specific platforms needs.
Bandwidth Wide FM
Active

• Single tow line to ease operational use with other


towed system. Pulse modes FM, CW, COMBO
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS Pulse length Up to 16 s
System features Passive frequency Exceeding 4 kHz
• Mission modules for cross decking (optional).
• Bottom safety functions. INSTALLATION / MODULARITY
• Performance prediction function to optimize sonar use. Version Footprint Weight

2016 © TUS SAS/2016/COMEXT/0366.R01 - This leaflet cannot be considered as a contractual specification.


• Mammals safe: adjustable source level.
Original
Transmit array features FREMM – T23 ~ 84m2 ~ 34 t
• Four Free Flooded Rings, very high source level and
long pulses. Compact
• Omni-directional low frequency transmission. Independent tow ~ 45 m2 ~ 25 t
• Low reverberation effect due to limited vertical Compact
directivity and wide bandwidth. Dependent tow ~ 43 m2 ~ 20 t
Receive array features
• Triplet array to instantly resolve right/left ambiguity.

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