messages : 24818 Inscrit le : 14/02/2009 Localisation : 7Seas Nationalité : Médailles de mérite :
Sujet: US Cost Guard Mer 13 Oct 2010 - 1:09
Citation :
DCNS se positionne sur les futurs cotres de l'US Coast Guard
Design présenté lors du salon MASTAmericas, en juin dernier crédits : DCNS
13/10/2010
Le groupe naval français a décidé de se positionner sur le vaste programme de renouvellement des moyens de l'US Coast Guard. DCNS ciblerait plus particulièrement le projet Maritime Security Cutter Medium (MSCM), auparavant connu sous le nom d'Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC). Afin de remplacer les cotres de moyenne autonomie du type Reliance, en service depuis les années 60, puis les unités du type Bear, construits dans les années 80, les garde-côtes américains souhaitent commander 25 nouveaux bâtiments. Long d'un peu plus de 100 mètres pour un déplacement d'environ 3700 tonnes en charge, les MSCM entreraient en service à partir de 2019. Fin juin, à l'occasion du salon MAST Americas, qui s'est tenu à Washington DC, DCNS a présenté ses dernières innovations en matière de sécurité et de sûreté maritime, dont un design de cotre appelé justement OPC. Dérivé des frégates réalisées jusqu'ici par le groupe français, ce bâtiment se veut à la fois robuste et endurant, avec une importante autonomie. Il dispose d'une mâture unique, regroupant les différents senseurs, une plateforme et un hangar pour hélicoptère ou drones, ainsi qu'une tourelle de 57mm. Pour DCNS, il n'est probablement pas question de vendre directement ce concept à l'US Coast Guard et d'en assurer la réalisation en France. A l'instar de ce que son concurrent italien Fincantieri a fait avec Lockheed-Martin, le groupe tricolore cherche certainement à s'allier à un industriel américain afin d'avoir ses chances dans la compétition.
Le programme Deepwater
Le projet MSCM fait partie d'un vaste programme de renouvellement des garde-côtes américains. Deux importants volets ont déjà été lancés. Le premier porte sur le remplacement des 12 grands cotres de ma classe Hamilton par 8 Maritime Security Cutter Large (MSCL). Longs de 127.4 mètres pour un déplacement de 4300 tonnes en charge, ces bâtiments peuvent franchir 12.000 nautiques à 9 noeuds. Armés d'un canon de 57mm, quatre mitrailleuses de 12.7mm et un système Phalanx, ils peuvent embarquer deux hélicoptères. Le premier de la série, le Bertholf, est entré en service en 2008 et le second (Waesche) cette année. Ces bâtiments sont construits par Northrop Grumman à Pescagoula. L'autre programme déjà lancé est celui des Fast Response Cutters (FRC). L'US Coast Guard a retenu le type Stan Patrol 4708 du néerlandais Damen. 34 unités de 46.8 mètres et 353 tonnes ont été commandées en septembre 2008, une option étant ouverte pour 24 navires supplémentaires. Ces bâtiments (classe Sentinel), réalisés sous licence par les chantiers américains Bollinger, vont remplacer les 41 patrouilleurs du type Island. Le premier FRC, baptisé Bernard C. Webber, a été mis sur cale au printemps dernier et doit être livré en 2011. Enfin, on notera que l'US Coast Guard modernise également ses moyens aéronautiques. Pas moins de 36 avions de surveillance maritime CN 235 Persuader d'Airbus Military (appelés HC-144 Ocean Sentry aux USA) ont, notamment, été commandés.
M&M
_________________
MAATAWI Modérateur
messages : 14756 Inscrit le : 07/09/2009 Localisation : Maroc Nationalité : Médailles de mérite :
Sujet: Re: US Cost Guard Jeu 2 Déc 2010 - 11:34
Citation :
U.S. Coast Guard Orders New Cutter
A $480 million contract for a new National Security Cutter (NSC) for the U.S. Coast Guard was awarded Nov. 29 to Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding - welcome news for a shipyard in need of new work.
The new ship, which will become the USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753), is the fourth NSC. The new ships are needed to replace a 40-year-old class of cutters that has become harder to keep in service. Northrop's Ingalls shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss., already has delivered two NSCs and is working on the Stratton, now 65 percent complete and scheduled to be delivered in the back half of 2011. The new contract also includes options for long-lead material for NSCs 5 and 6, and an option to build and deliver the fifth NSC. The new ships are an enormous leap in capability for the Coast Guard, having many new features to carry out a variety of maritime security missions. Among the improvements are an advanced communications and surveillance suite, and the ability to operate multiple rotary-wing aircraft and small boats. The 4,400-ton, 418-foot-long ships can cut the waves at 28 knots, have a range of 12,000 nautical miles, and can carry enough supplies to keep its 110-person crew at sea for two months. The Ingalls shipyard is one of the most complex naval shipbuilding yards in the world and, in addition to building the NSCs for the Coast Guard, builds several types of ships for the U.S. Navy, including 40,000-ton amphibious assault ships, 25,000-ton amphibious transport docks and 9,300-ton destroyers. Northrop, which is in the process of divesting all of its shipbuilding operations, has been in negotiation this year with the Navy for several additional ship contracts, but none have been awarded
defensenews
_________________ Le Prophéte (saw) a dit: Les Hommes Les meilleurs sont ceux qui sont les plus utiles aux autres
Invité Invité
Sujet: Re: US Cost Guard Ven 8 Juil 2011 - 5:23
Citation :
Un nouveau navire pour les garde-côtes américains [Le cotre Stratton HHI]
Le cotre Stratton crédits : HHI
08/07/2011
Le Stratton, nouveau cotre destiné à l'US Coast Guard, vient de réaliser avec succès ses essais constructeur, qui se sont déroulés durant trois jours dans le golfe du Mexique. Troisième des 8 National Security Cutter (NSC) devant remplacer les 12 cotres du type Hamilton, le Stratton (WMSL 752) suit les Bertholf (WMSL 750) et Waesche (WMSL 751), entrés en service en 2008 et 2010. Longs de 127.4 mètres pour un déplacement de 4300 tonnes en charge, ces bâtiments peuvent franchir 12.000 nautiques à 9 noeuds. Armés d'un canon de 57mm, quatre mitrailleuses de 12.7mm et un système Phalanx, ils peuvent embarquer deux hélicoptères.
http://www.meretmarine.com/article.cfm?id=116795
MAATAWI Modérateur
messages : 14756 Inscrit le : 07/09/2009 Localisation : Maroc Nationalité : Médailles de mérite :
Sujet: Re: US Cost Guard Mer 1 Fév 2012 - 9:43
Citation :
US Coast Guard receives 13th HC-144A Ocean Sentry
31 January 2012 - 13:41 by the Shephard News Team
Airbus Military has announced that along with prime contractor EADS North America, it has delivered the 13th HC-144A Ocean Sentry maritime patrol aircraft to the US Coast Guard. The delivery comes two months ahead of the contractual delivery date.
The HC-144A is based on the Airbus Military CN235 tactical airlifter, more than 250 of which are operated by 27 countries. In addition to search and rescue, the Coast Guard is utilising the Ocean Sentry’s superior endurance and flexibility for missions including maritime patrol, cargo and personnel transport, intelligence/surveillance/reconnaissance, and disaster relief.
This is the second Ocean Sentry delivery under a contract awarded in 2010, which calls for a 14th in mid-2012 and includes remaining options for up to five additional aircraft. The Coast Guard exercised an option for a 15th in August 2011. Coast Guard plans call for acquiring a total of 36 HC-144A Ocean Sentries.
According to the company, the HC-144A can remain airborne for more than nine hours, compared to just four hours for the legacy HU-25 jet that it is replacing. Airbus Military delivers the Ocean Sentry equipped with a search radar, electro-optical and infrared cameras, an Automatic Identification System for data collection from vessels at sea, and a communications suite.
The Ocean Sentry’s rear cargo ramp enables easy loading and unloading of the Coast Guard's palletized mission system. During airlift, cargo, and MEDEVAC missions, the mission system is removed, freeing up the large cabin for additional transport capacity. The rear ramp also can be opened in flight to deploy search-and-rescue equipment.
shephardmedia
_________________ Le Prophéte (saw) a dit: Les Hommes Les meilleurs sont ceux qui sont les plus utiles aux autres
godzavia Adjudant-chef
messages : 461 Inscrit le : 21/09/2010 Localisation : algérie alger Nationalité : Médailles de mérite :
Sujet: Re: US Cost Guard Jeu 16 Fév 2012 - 16:21
godzavia Adjudant-chef
messages : 461 Inscrit le : 21/09/2010 Localisation : algérie alger Nationalité : Médailles de mérite :
Sujet: Re: US Cost Guard Sam 31 Mar 2012 - 9:04
l'équipage ses poste mitrailleuse
Fremo Administrateur
messages : 24818 Inscrit le : 14/02/2009 Localisation : 7Seas Nationalité : Médailles de mérite :
Sujet: Re: US Cost Guard Mer 4 Avr 2012 - 3:23
Citation :
US Coast Guard : Du mouvement dans la flotte de cotres
Le cotre américain Stratton crédits : HHI
04/04/2012
Une admission au service actif, un désarmement et une commande de nouveau bâtiment... Il y a du mouvement dans la flotte des garde-côtes américains. Le 31 mars, le Stratton, troisième des huit nouveaux cotres du type NSC (National Security Cutter) a été admis au service actif. Il rejoint les Bertholf et Waesche, entrés en service en 2008 et 2010. Longs de 127.4 mètres pour un déplacement de 4300 tonnes en charge, ces bâtiments peuvent franchir 12.000 nautiques à 9 noeuds. Armés d'un canon de 57mm, quatre mitrailleuses de 12.7mm et un système Phalanx, ils peuvent embarquer deux hélicoptères. Concomitamment à l'arrivée du Stratton, un ancien cotre du type Hamilton, le Dallas, a été désarmé (il devrait être cédé aux Philippines). Deux bâtiments de cette classe, dont 12 exemplaires ont été réalisés pour l'US Coast Guard, ont déjà été désarmés,. Il s'agit des ex- Thunder et ex-Chase, transférés depuis au Nigéria et aux Philippines. Alors qu'un quatrième NSC, le futur Hamilton, est en construction pour une mise en service en 2014, l'USCG a passé commande d'un cinquième bâtiment de ce type. Le futur Joshua James devrait entrer en flotte en 2015.
M&M
_________________
jonas General de Brigade
messages : 3370 Inscrit le : 11/02/2008 Localisation : far-maroc Nationalité : Médailles de mérite :
Sujet: Re: US Cost Guard Mer 4 Avr 2012 - 9:25
Citation :
District Command Cadre:
Commander - Rear Admiral Roy A. Nash Chief of Staff - Captain Peter Troedsson Command Master Chief - Master Chief Petty Officer Ken Sampson Reserve Command Master Chief - Master Chief Petty Officer John Lachman Chaplain - Commander Timothy White
MAATAWI Modérateur
messages : 14756 Inscrit le : 07/09/2009 Localisation : Maroc Nationalité : Médailles de mérite :
Sujet: Re: US Cost Guard Jeu 12 Avr 2012 - 16:25
Citation :
U.S. Coast Guard awards contract option for two additonal Airbus Military CN235′s
Published April 11, 2012 | By Marcel van Leeuwen
The U.S. Coast Guard has exercised a $78.5 million contract option to purchase the service’s 16th and 17th HC-144A Ocean Sentry Maritime Patrol Aircraft. The HC-144A is based on the Airbus Military CN235 tactical airlifter, more than 250 of which are currently in operation by 27 countries.
The option is part of a contract awarded in August 2010 for three aircraft, plus options for up to six additional aircraft.
Under this contract, Airbus Military, via prime contractor EADS North America, has already delivered two HC-144As, the 12th and 13th for the service – both on budget and ahead of schedule. The 14th aircraft is due for delivery by July.
The Coast Guard exercised the first option on the contract for the 15th HC-144A in August 2011, with delivery expected in 2013. The 16th and 17th aircraft will be delivered in 2014. The remaining options left on the contract, for up to three additional aircraft, can be exercised sometime in the next two years. Coast Guard plans call for acquiring a total of 36 HC-144As.
With the ability to remain airborne for more than ten hours, the Ocean Sentry is performing a wide range of missions for the Coast Guard, including maritime patrol, drug and migrant interdiction, disaster response, and search and rescue. The HC-144A achieved initial operational capability with the Coast Guard in 2008, and today is fully operational from Coast Guard air stations in Mobile, Ala., and Miami.
Airbus Military, via EADS North America, delivers the HC-144A equipped with a search radar, electro-optical and infrared cameras, an Automatic Identification System for data collection from vessels at sea, and a communications suite.
The Ocean Sentry’s rear cargo ramp enables easy loading and unloading of the Coast Guard’s palletized mission system. The mission system can be removed for airlift, cargo, and MEDEVAC missions, freeing up the large cabin for additional transport capacity. The rear ramp can be opened in flight to deploy search-and-rescue equipment.
Airbus Military press release
_________________ Le Prophéte (saw) a dit: Les Hommes Les meilleurs sont ceux qui sont les plus utiles aux autres
godzavia Adjudant-chef
messages : 461 Inscrit le : 21/09/2010 Localisation : algérie alger Nationalité : Médailles de mérite :
Sujet: Re: US Cost Guard Mer 6 Juin 2012 - 13:57
_________________
MAATAWI Modérateur
messages : 14756 Inscrit le : 07/09/2009 Localisation : Maroc Nationalité : Médailles de mérite :
Sujet: Re: US Cost Guard Mar 12 Juin 2012 - 16:29
Citation :
HiRes
NORFOLK (June 8, 2012) The U.S. Coast Guard cutter (USCGC) Eagle (WIX-327) makes its way down the Elizabeth River during Operation Sail (OpSail) 2012 Virginia. OpSail 2012 Virginia will be Norfolk's largest gathering of international tall ships and naval vessels in more than 100 years. OpSail 2012 Virginia commemorates the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the writing of the Star Spangled Banner. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Lacordrick Wilson/Released)
_________________ Le Prophéte (saw) a dit: Les Hommes Les meilleurs sont ceux qui sont les plus utiles aux autres
MAATAWI Modérateur
messages : 14756 Inscrit le : 07/09/2009 Localisation : Maroc Nationalité : Médailles de mérite :
Sujet: Re: US Cost Guard Ven 27 Juil 2012 - 14:54
Citation :
EADS North America Delivers 14th HC-144A Ocean Sentry to U.S. Coast Guard
A HC-144A Ocean Sentry maritime patrol aircraft.
14:06 GMT, July 27, 2012 Herndon, Virginia | The U.S. Coast Guard took delivery this week of its 14th HC-144A Ocean Sentry maritime patrol aircraft from prime contractor EADS North America. The Ocean Sentry is based on the Airbus Military CN235 tactical airlifter, more than 250 of which are currently in operation by 27 countries.
The latest aircraft will join a fleet of Ocean Sentries performing in a range of different roles from Coast Guard Air Stations in Cape Cod, Mass., Mobile, Ala., and Miami. The Coast Guard utilizes the Ocean Sentry’s ten-hour endurance and advanced sensors for missions including search and rescue, drug and migrant interdiction, cargo and personnel transport, intelligence/surveillance/reconnaissance, and disaster relief.
“We’re very proud to support the Coast Guard as it executes an increasingly demanding variety of air and sea-borne missions with a limited number of assets. The Ocean Sentry is essential to the service’s ability to rapidly and affordably project capability where it’s most needed,” said Sean O’Keefe, EADS North America Chairman and CEO.
The Coast Guard plans for a fleet of 36 Ocean Sentries. The latest aircaft delivery is the last of three HC-144As delivered under a base contract awarded to EADS North America in August 2010. The Coast Guard exercised options for three additional aircraft within the last year, calling for delivery of the 15th HC-144A in 2013, and aircraft 16 and 17 in 2014. The service can exercise options for up to three additional Ocean Sentries during the next two years.
Since it began service in 2008, the HC-144A has gained notoriety in high-profile missions ranging from responding to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and 2010 Haiti earthquake to interdicting narcotics smugglers in “drug sub” semi-submersibles.
EADS North America delivers the turboprop HC-144A with a search radar, electro-optical and infrared cameras, an Automatic Identification System for data collection from vessels at sea, and a communications suite. The aircraft’s rear cargo ramp enables easy loading and unloading of the Coast Guard's palletized mission system. During airlift, cargo, and MEDEVAC missions, the mission system can be removed and the cabin easily reconfigured. The rear ramp also can be opened in flight to deploy search-and-rescue equipment.
defpro
_________________ Le Prophéte (saw) a dit: Les Hommes Les meilleurs sont ceux qui sont les plus utiles aux autres
MAATAWI Modérateur
messages : 14756 Inscrit le : 07/09/2009 Localisation : Maroc Nationalité : Médailles de mérite :
Sujet: Re: US Cost Guard Mar 2 Oct 2012 - 14:59
Citation :
UAdditional Lockheed Martin HC-130J Surveillance Aircraft.S. Coast Guard To Acquire Three
Lockheed Martin received a $218 million contract for three additional HC-130Js for the U.S. Coast Guard. This will increase the U.S. Coast Guard fleet of HC-130Js from six to nine. The contract also includes funding for two mission suites, which are critical in supporting U.S. Coast Guard search and rescue operations. The new aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in early 2015.
“The Coast Guard, like many services in the Hercules family, continues to recapitalize with the C-130J,” said Jack Crisler, Lockheed Martin vice president for Air Mobility. “The C-130J is without equal in terms of its multi-role, multi-mission flexibility and availability. No aircraft in production — or in development — can match the capabilities of the Super Hercules.”
A C-130-H (top) displaying an historic color scheme to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the C-130 in Coast Guard Service, flies in formation with a new HC-130J (bottom). (picture: USCG)
The current fleet of HC-130Js, based at Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C., meets long-range maritime patrol requirements in areas that cannot be patrolled efficiently by medium range surveillance aircraft or cutters. The Long Range Surveillance (LRS) aircraft also provide heavy air transport for maritime safety and security teams, port security units, and National Strike Force personnel and equipment.
The HC-130J’s special mission suite is comprised of a two mission system operator station located behind the pilot and co-pilot, a belly-mounted 360-degree long range search radar, nose-mounted forward looking infrared radar and an advanced mission communications suite. The missionized HC-130J is designed to deliver enhanced search, detection and tracking capabilities.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs about 120,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation's net sales for 2011 were $46.5 billion.
navyrecognition
_________________ Le Prophéte (saw) a dit: Les Hommes Les meilleurs sont ceux qui sont les plus utiles aux autres
jonas General de Brigade
messages : 3370 Inscrit le : 11/02/2008 Localisation : far-maroc Nationalité : Médailles de mérite :
Sujet: Re: US Cost Guard Jeu 4 Oct 2012 - 3:11
US Cost Guard:Beach Training
augusta General de Division
messages : 8293 Inscrit le : 18/08/2010 Localisation : canada Nationalité : Médailles de mérite :
Sujet: Re: US Cost Guard Ven 9 Nov 2012 - 14:24
augusta General de Division
messages : 8293 Inscrit le : 18/08/2010 Localisation : canada Nationalité : Médailles de mérite :
Sujet: Re: US Cost Guard Mar 4 Déc 2012 - 16:39
jonas General de Brigade
messages : 3370 Inscrit le : 11/02/2008 Localisation : far-maroc Nationalité : Médailles de mérite :
Sujet: Re: US Cost Guard Ven 4 Jan 2013 - 13:26
Citation :
the Coast Guard Albatross aircraft en masse at Air Station Cape Cod in 1978.
jonas General de Brigade
messages : 3370 Inscrit le : 11/02/2008 Localisation : far-maroc Nationalité : Médailles de mérite :
Sujet: Re: US Cost Guard Dim 20 Jan 2013 - 17:23
Yakuza Administrateur
messages : 21656 Inscrit le : 15/09/2009 Localisation : 511 Nationalité : Médailles de mérite :
Sujet: Re: US Cost Guard Dim 20 Jan 2013 - 20:10
je crois les 3 hamilton qui devaient aller en EDA
_________________
augusta General de Division
messages : 8293 Inscrit le : 18/08/2010 Localisation : canada Nationalité : Médailles de mérite :
Sujet: Re: US Cost Guard Ven 8 Mar 2013 - 17:38
Citation :
ITT Exelis to Supply U.S. Coast Guard with Airborne Surveillance Radar Systems
(Source: ITT Exelis; issued March 7, 2013)
CLIFTON, N.J. --- ITT Exelis has received a $6.5 million award to supply a radar system to the U.S. Coast Guard. The radar will support the service’s maritime reconnaissance mission.
Integrated on the new HC-130J Super Hercules long-range surveillance aircraft, the AN/APY-11 multimode radar is designed to support the Coast Guard’s changing missions, including long-range surveillance, drug interdiction and counterterrorism.
First provided to the Coast Guard under a 2005 contract award, the AN/APY-11 multimode radar is produced by Exelis and partner ELTA Systems Ltd.
“Our multimode radar system is the most effective maritime surveillance radar in its class,” said Peter Martin, director of Programs, Defense Systems, for the Exelis Electronic Attack & Release Systems business. “As the Coast Guard’s mission continues to grow, our radar will adapt to evolving operational requirements.”
The HC-130J aircraft performs maritime surveillance in areas that cannot be patrolled efficiently by medium-range surveillance aircraft or cutters. The aircraft also provides heavy air transport for maritime safety and security teams, port security units and National Strike Force personnel and equipment.
Exelis is a diversified, top-tier global aerospace, defense, information and technical services company that leverages a 50-year legacy. We are a leader in communications, sensing and surveillance, critical networks, electronic warfare, navigation, air traffic solutions and information systems with growing positions in C4ISR, composite aerostructures, logistics and technical services. Headquartered in McLean, Va., the company employs about 19,900 people and generated 2012 sales of $5.5 billion.
messages : 6945 Inscrit le : 18/07/2012 Localisation : paris Nationalité : Médailles de mérite :
Sujet: Re: US Cost Guard Lun 1 Avr 2013 - 14:13
MAATAWI Modérateur
messages : 14756 Inscrit le : 07/09/2009 Localisation : Maroc Nationalité : Médailles de mérite :
Sujet: Re: US Cost Guard Dim 19 Mai 2013 - 10:03
Citation :
EADS North America to transform CN235 aircraft into HC-144A maintenance training unit for U.S. Coast Guard personnel
May 18, 2013
By Courtney Howard Executive Editor
HERNDON, Va., 18 May 2013. Officials at the U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center plans to transform a prototype CN235 aircraft into an HC-144A maintenance training unit, based on the Airbus Military CN235 tactical airlifter.
Engineers will transform the CN235, configuring it with systems from the HC-144. The systems will have built-in faults to provide maintenance personnel with the opportunity to learn troubleshooting on actual HC-144 aircraft.
"It is very satisfying to see this airframe being used as an integral part of the HC-144A program," says Sean O'Keefe, EADS North America chairman and CEO. "We look forward to its performing many years of service in training the technicians who will keep the fleet safe in the air."
More than 230 CN235 medium-range, twin-engined transport plane are in service around the world. The CN235, originally developed jointly by CASA of Spain and Indonesia’s IPTN as a regional airliner and military transport, performs such primary military roles as maritime patrol, surveillance, and air transport.
The EADS North America HC-144 Ocean Sentry medium-ranged, twin-engined aircraft is employed by the United States Coast Guard in search-and-rescue and maritime patrol missions. The HC-144 is manufactured by Airbus Military (formerly EADS CASA), and is based on the company's CN-235 transport.
The United States Coast Guard operates 14 HC-144A Ocean Sentry Maritime Patrol Aircraft and has four additional planes on order scheduled for delivery in 2013 and 2014. With the ability to remain airborne for more than 10 hours, the Ocean Sentry is performing a wide range of maritime patrol missions for the Coast Guard, including drug and migrant interdiction, disaster response, and search and rescue.
The HC-144A achieved initial operational capability with the Coast Guard in 2008, and now is operational from Coast Guard air stations in Mobile, Ala.; Cape Cod, Mass.; and Miami.
The USCG Aviation Technical Training Center in Elizabeth City, N.C., has similar training aids for other fleet aircraft, including the EADS Eurocopter MH-65 Dolphin helicopter. The HC-144 maintenance training unit will be the first of its kind for an Airbus Military aircraft when the transformation is complete.
www.avionics-intelligence.com
_________________ Le Prophéte (saw) a dit: Les Hommes Les meilleurs sont ceux qui sont les plus utiles aux autres
annabi Général de corps d'armée (ANP)
messages : 6945 Inscrit le : 18/07/2012 Localisation : paris Nationalité : Médailles de mérite :
Sujet: Re: US Cost Guard Jeu 30 Mai 2013 - 0:42
Citation :
Members from the Maritime Tactical Operations Group (MTOG),
MAATAWI Modérateur
messages : 14756 Inscrit le : 07/09/2009 Localisation : Maroc Nationalité : Médailles de mérite :
The US Coast Guard (USCG) recently took delivery of another HC-144A Ocean Sentry Maritime Patrol Aircraft under a contract with EADS North America, the agency said Monday.
The acceptance of the aircraft from the manufacturing facility of EADS/CASA, Seville, Spain, parent company of EADS North America, brings the total of HC-144A Ocean Sentries delivered under the contract to 15.
The latest aircraft represents the fourth of seven HC-144A airplanes under the current contract with EADS North America. EADS is scheduled to deliver the three additional aircraft in 2014.
On Feb. 5, EADS North America, Herndon, Va., announced the USCG action to exercise the option to purchase additional aircraft with intent to bring the Coast Guard's number of HC-144A Ocean Sentries to 18 by the end of 2014.
"Every HC-144A that enters the fleet expands the service's ability to meet its increasingly demanding and diverse mission," said Sean O'Keefe, EADS North America chairman and CEO, in a statement. "We're proud to continue to provide such a vital capability."
The Coast Guard option was exercised under a contract awarded in July 2010 for three initial aircraft and options of up to six others. EADS North America generally has delivered the aircraft on budget and ahead of schedule to date, according to the company. Options exercised on the contract to date call for the delivery of the 18th HC-144A by the end of 2014.
Options allow for two additional aircraft to be acquired under the current contract. The Coast Guard can exercise those options in 2014, EADS reported.
Overall USCG plans call for a fleet of 36 HC-144A Ocean Sentries, which are based on the EADS Airbus Military CN235 tactical airlifter. EADS has delivered more than 230 CN235 aircraft to 29 countries, the company said. The Coast Guard is acquiring the HC-144A to serve as its primary maritime patrol aircraft, replacing aging Guardian HU-25 jets.
The Ocean Sentry can stay in the air for more than 10 hours, according to its specifications. This capability enables it to fulfill a wide range of missions for the Coast Guard, including maritime patrol, drug and migrant interdiction, disaster response, and search and rescue.
The HC-144A cockpit contains equipment that provides improved situational awareness -- equipment including radar, electro-optical and infrared cameras, an Automatic Identification System and a communications suite. Its rear cargo ramp allows servicemembers to load pallets of supplies or equipment or airlift, medical evacuation or shipping. USCG operators can open the rear ramp in flight to assist with search and rescue missions.
The Coast Guard certified the HC-144A with initial operational capability in 2008. Since then, the agency has deployed them to air stations in Mobile, Ala., Miami, Fla., and Cape Cod, Mass.
The most recent Ocean Sentry, accepted in Spain on May 31, will undergo integration into the Aviation Configuration Management System at the USCG Aviation Logistics Center, Elizabeth City, NC.
By the end of the year, the aircraft will then become the third or four Ocean Sentries based at USCG Air Station Cape Cod.
/www.hstoday.us
_________________ Le Prophéte (saw) a dit: Les Hommes Les meilleurs sont ceux qui sont les plus utiles aux autres
annabi Général de corps d'armée (ANP)
messages : 6945 Inscrit le : 18/07/2012 Localisation : paris Nationalité : Médailles de mérite :
Mer 13 Oct 2010 - 1:09
Le Prophéte (saw) a dit: Les Hommes Les meilleurs sont ceux qui sont les plus utiles aux autres
