Sylver Vertical Launching System

The Sylver (SYstème de Lancement VERtical) is a vertical launching system (VLS) designed by DCNS. The launcher comes in several variants, each distinguished by their height. A-35 and A-43 were developed for launching short range surface-to-air missiles, the A-50 for the long-range PAAMS air defense system, and the A-70 launcher for longer missiles such as the SCALP Naval land attack cruise missile. The numbers refer to the approximate length of the missile which can be accommodated, in decimetres, i.e. the A-43 can hold missiles which are up to 4.3 metres long whilst the A-70 can accommodate missiles up to 7 metres long.

Aster 15 Sylver launchers on the Charles de Gaulle

The launchers come in eight-cell modules, except A-35 available in four-cell modules, with each eight-cell module occupying six square metres of deck space. Inner size cell is 60 cm long and 56 cm wide, and each cell has its own exhaust vent. Crotale NG (VT1) missiles can be quad-packed in one cell.

The primary application of the launcher has been the Aster. The Sylver, together with the Aster, is the primary component of the PAAMS naval anti-air warfare system. Using PAAMS, up to eight missiles can be launched in 10 seconds.

The French Navy has initiated studies to convert the SCALP EG cruise missile to be capable of launch from the Sylver. This missile, the SCALP Naval, would give France a land attack capability in the mould of the U.S. Tomahawk.

Vertical Missile Launcher Sylver[1]
A-35Mica VLCrotale VT1---
A-43Mica VLCrotale VT1Aster 15--
A-50Mica VLCrotale VT1Aster 15Aster 30-
A-70 --Aster 15Aster 30SCALP Naval

Specifications
Comparison graphics

The basic unit of Sylver VLS is an eight-cell module fitted with two rows of 22-inch missile cells surrounding the uptake for exhaust gas, and the specifications for different models are as follows:

Vertical Missile Launcher Sylver
Model #LengthWidthMax missile lengthWeight
A-353.5 meter2.3 meter3.5 meter7 ton
A-434.3 meter2.3 meter4.3 meter7.5 ton
A-505.0 meter2.3 meter5.0 meter8 ton
A-70 7.0 meter2.3 meter7.0 meter12 ton

Usage
Vertical Missile Launcher Sylver Modules installed
A-35A-43A-50A-70
 Algerian National NavyKalaat Béni Abbès Class1 x Multipurpose amphibious ship
2x
 Egyptian NavyFREMM class1 x Multi-mission frigate
2x
 French NavyCharles de Gaulle1 x Nuclear aircraft carrier
4x
 French NavyFREMM class6 x Multi-mission frigate
2x
2x
 French NavyHorizon class2 x Anti-air warfare destroyer
6x
 Italian NavyHorizon class2 x Anti-air warfare destroyer
6x
 Italian NavyCavour1 x Light aircraft carrier
4x
 Italian NavyFREMM class10 x Multi-mission frigate
2x
 Italian NavyPaolo Thaon di Revel class5 x Multi-mission frigate
2x
 Republic of Singapore NavyFormidable class6 x Multi-mission frigate
4x
 Royal Moroccan NavyFREMM class1 x Multi-mission frigate
2x
 Royal NavyType 456 x Anti-air warfare destroyer
6x
 Royal Saudi NavyAl Riyadh class3 x Multi-mission frigate
4x

Future users

 Italy

  • 2 x 8 Sylver VLS A50 will be used on Italian Navy Paolo Thaon di Revel class, Full and Light+ versions, five ordered to November 5, 2015 for commissioning begin 2022

 Malaysia

 Qatar

  • Sylver VLS A50 will be used on Qatar Emiri Naval Forces vessels (1 x 8 on one LPD and 2 x 8 on four frigates), ordered on June 16, 2016 to Fincantieri for commissioning begin 2022
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See also

References
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