"The new French STYX-FS boat." Topic

"At Euronaval 2014, Seawolf, the defense and security division of French manufacturer Pirenn S.A.S., showcases its special warfare boat, the STYX-FS. Thanks to Pirenn's expertise and experience in the maritime field, this boat was designed from the top down with the idea of being evolutional, sustainable and easy to maintain and operate.

Pirenn within its Seawolf department conducted a technological approach: from users and their environment; for the efficiency of the crew during its mission; and taking account of the latest innovations and their future developments.

The hull design is typed Mannerfelt and Campbell and directly inspired from innovations in offshore racing. Axial strakes inverted from the V of the hull allows the flow of water to work optimally. They are reported to the hull and serve as a benchmark and wear strip, (strandings). A bracket allows the propellers to work at their maximum efficiency without adding flaps — fragile appendice wich is often a source of damage. A shoe keel and two fins on either side of the stern complete the search for performance and stability. The hydrostatic study was realized by ACCF engineering consulting firm…."

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