Feature 3
required to demonstrate that the new
design would technically work. A 3D Enhanced Samahe meets needs of NH-90
model was therefore constructed of
the tie-down point to demonstrate Dcn in france has developed an
its functionality, and a resin model enhanced version of its Samahe
produced. helicopter handling system to
In order to fulfil Lloyd’s Register meet the needs of new-generation
requirements, finite element (FE) helicopters such as the NH-90.
analysis was then used to show that the company holds orders for
deck structural integrity would not Samahe systems which will handle
be compromised, with another 3D NH-90s operating from the decks of
non-linear model created for analysis. a number of new frigates, including
Fatigue assessments were also carried out the royal netherlands navy’s lcf;
for all of the deck regions. An accelerated france’s Horizon class frigates; Samahe is capable of handling a wide range
corrosion test was lastly undertaken and the french version of the of helicopter types including the NH-90,
to demonstrate the effectiveness of the forthcoming frégate européennes shown here.
TSA coating. Multi-Missions (freMM) frigate.
The conclusion of Frazer-Nash’s design Samahe is designed to provide safe transfer of a helicopter from a landing
analysis was that by applying a systems spot to its hangar, and the system is also capable of handling ammunition and
engineering approach to even a simple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). It is capable of handling all naval helicopter
component can offer considerable types up to an all-up weight of 16tonnes, and transfers aircraft using a system
manufacture, installation and through- of rails which are flush-mounted or built into the deck of the vessel.
life benefits. of modular design and intended for use by a single operator, Samahe has
Most importantly, in total, the savings been upgraded by dcn with enhanced motors and a new control system. the
are expected to save nearly around 31% level of automation in the system has also been enhanced, in keeping with
of the original estimated £9 million cost. the emphasis on reducing manpower on modern warships. A prototype of the
Overall, the work has demonstrated that enhanced version of Samahe was tested by the Royal Netherlands Navy in 2009.
seemingly small amendments made to dcn reports that a large number of the earlier versions of Samahe are still on
so-called ‘off the shelf ’ solutions, can cut order for delivery in the coming months, and the company is actively pursuing
costs to a significant level. WT potential orders such as the planned Moroccan versions of the freMM.
Indal secures contract for QE class
W
ell known for its range will be performed at INDAL Technologies, The ASIST system integrates the
of integrated helicopter a business unit of Curtiss-Wright Flow functions required for landing and
handling systems including Control Company, based in Mississauga, on-deck operations to stow large shipborne
RAST, ASIST, and Twin Claw-ASIST Ontario, Canada, with deliveries scheduled helicopters. Using the ASIST system, all deck
(TC-ASIST), and for systems for handling between 2010 and 2014. handling operations can be accomplished
unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the The company has also recently been without the need for personnel on the flight
Indal Technologies division of Curtiss- awarded a follow-on, multi-million dollar deck. The ASIST system also enables safe
Wright has recently secured a number of contract from Savunma Teknolojileri helicopter handling day or night, even in
contracts from the naval market. Among Mühendislik ve Ticaret AS (STM) for adverse weather and sea conditions. The
these is a contract from BAE Systems, part the provision of the ASIST system and system is designed to operate with the
of the UK Aircraft Carrier Alliance, for the integrated track to be fitted on the second Turkish Navy S-70B helicopters.
manufacture, test and supply of more than MiLGEM corvette for the Turkish navy, Among other recent contracts secured
8500 tie-down link plates for installation on TCG Büyükada. Initial deliveries are by Indal Technologies, the company is also
board the UK Royal Navy’s new QE class scheduled to begin in late 2010. “Curtiss- supplying ASC AWD Shipbuilder Pty Ltd
aircraft carriers, HMS Queen Elizabeth and Wright is very pleased to continue its with ASIST systems on behalf of the Royal
HMS Prince of Wales. support of the Turkish Navy’s aviation Australian Navy’s Air Warfare Destroyer
Tie-downs are welded into the flight operations and to continue our successful (AWD) Alliance. Indal will also supply
deck and hangar spaces and are used as relationship with STM on this programme,” modular lightweight tracks for the three
‘hard points’ for securing the aircraft with said David Linton, President of Curtiss- Hobart class ships that are to be built for
chains or straps. Work for this contract Wright Flow Control. the Royal Australian Navy. WT
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