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High quality sonar with concurrent all-round anti-submarine warfare surveillanceand self-protection to carry out escort, harassment and prosecution in littoral waters.High�performance�in�littoral�environmentExcellent performance against submarines particularly in harsh conditions such as littoral waters.Self-protection�against�multiple�threatsPrimarily ASW capability with simultaneous early torpedo warning. Complementary underwater obstacle/mine-like avoidance capability.Robust�and�easy�to�integrateLightweight and compact sonar that easily fits with virtually any platform and combat system.Cooperative�assetAccurate target positioning to prosecute and engage distant submarines with airborne assets. Capable of multi-static operation with most current low frequency sonars in operation world-wide.Reduced�operator�workloadUser-friendly, state-of-the-art Human Computer Interface. Same look & feel as CAPTAS VDS for high interoperability.Mammals�safeAdjustable source level and noise monitoring for sea mammal protection.Low�Life�Cycle�CostLarge installed base and continuous evolutions for inherent customer’s long term support.

PEDIGREEMore than 150 Hull-Mounted Sonars sold by Thales Underwater Systems.

KINGKLIP has been selected by:South African Navy (Meko A200 class)Indonesian Navy (Sigma class)Royal Moroccan Navy (Sigma class)United Arab Emirates Navy (Abu Dhabi class)

ANTI SUBMARINE WARFARE

KINGKLIPCompact Medium Frequency Active and Passive Hull-Mounted Sonar (HMS) for Small to Medium Platforms

ANTI SUBMARINE WARFARE

KINGKLIPCompact Medium Frequency Active and Passive Hull-Mounted Sonar (HMS) for Small to Medium Platforms

OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

KINGKLIP is particularly efficient to detect submarines in roughsea states and coastal/littoral waters, where difficult reverberationconditions prevail.

It complements a CAPTAS Variable Depth Sonar to provide goodcoverage above & below the thermal layer.

MAIN CHARACTERISTICSSystem features:

• Designed for small to medium size Surface Combatant

• Compact and lightweight cylindrical array installed inside anacoustically transparent dome (keel mounted)

• Provides ASW all-round surveillance

• Several transmit configurations allowing operation with two shipsin the same area

• Integrated On-Board-Training capability

• Embedded bathythermograph & performance prediction functionfor sonar optimisation

• Comprehensive Built-in Test capability

Options:

• Can be operated either from CMS consoles or stand-alone

• Underwater telephone capability

• Powerful ASW Sonar Suite when integrated with CAPTAS VDS

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Array (Weight/Height/Diameter):(1.4t / 0.7m / 1.2m)

Active frequency range: 5250 to 8000 HzPulse types: Hyperbolic FM, CW and

COMBOPulse length: 60 ms to 4 sRange scale: 1 to 72 kYdsActive modes:- ASW: all-round surveillance- Obstacle Avoidance: ± 90° off the ship’s bow

FM bandwidth: Wide bandwidth (2 kHz)against reverberation effect

Passive frequency range: 1000 to 8000 Hz.Passive functions: All around broadband

surveillance, LOFAR, DEMON& audio channels

TECHNICAL FEATURES

France: Thales Underwater Systems SAS - 525 route des Dolines, 06903 Sophia Antipolis ; +33 (0)4 92 96 30 00 - UK: Thales Underwater Systems Ltd - Ocean House, Templecombe, Somerset BA8 ODH ; +44 (0)1963 370551 - Australia: Thales Australia Ltd - 274 Victoria Rd, Rydalmere, New South Wales 2116 ; +61 (0)2 9848 3500surface-ship.TUS@thalesgroup.com