DCNS performs the last joint of the first Scorpene submarine to Brazil in France

Today, DCNS started in the center of Cherbourg, the last joint of the sections of the first Scorpene submarine to Brazil. The welding of sections 3 and 4, which will allow to reconstruct the front of the submarine, is a strong symbol in terms of technology transfer.

The 12 welders Franco-Brazilian team began this morning at the latest Cherbourg join operations section of the first Scorpene to Brazil. The next assembly will be held in Brazil. It will take four days to carry out this step is to build a fusion of metal rings that form the front of the submarine. A structure of about 6 meters in diameter, 24 feet long and a mass of 200 tonnes which will subsequently receive, among others, the headquarters, the torpedoes and the auxiliary platform (water, gas, electricity, etc.). . During the first half of 2012, will be added to this shell boxes and structures but also the large sail, the ballast tanks, the compartment of access and the dome of fresh air.

Welders Brazilians received in the transfer of technology, a formation of three months which allowed the acquisition of necessary skills. In fact, the contract covers the design and conduct technology transfer of four conventional submarines. The center currently receives 36 trainees Cherbourg Brazilians, which raises this number to 115 since the inception of the contract.

Planchais Bernard said: "This step is a milestone for the successful realization of this ambitious program. It demonstrates the ability of DCNS partnership in implementing a human and technological service to an international navy. "

The contract for Brazil also focuses on assistance for the design and conduct of non-nuclear part of the first Brazilian nuclear-powered submarine and support the implementation of a naval base and a shipyard. The first of four submarines to enter into active service in 2017. These four submarines have conventionally powered (diesel-electric). With a length of about 75 meters, its speed at the surface is 2. 000 tons. They are operated by a crew from 30 to 45 people.

The four conventional submarines meet the particular specifications of the Navy of Brazil. They are perfectly adapted to the needs of protection and defense of the 8,500 km of Brazilian coast. Ocean multipurpose submarines are designed for all types of missions, including the fight against surface ships, antissubmarina the war, the attacks in depth, special operations and intelligence.