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Vanguard AugSep 2018

Preserving capacity, General Tom Lawson, Chief of the Defence Staff, Keys to Canadian SAR

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MK 41 VERTICAL LAUNCH SYSTEM (VLS) Launcher successfully deployed on 180 ships across 12 navies in 20 ship classes. Supports launch of ESSM, SM, ASROC, and Tomahawk missiles. SOLID STATE RADAR SUITE Digital beamforming AESA and solid state illuminator employing high-power modules. OPERATIONS ROOM Well-suited to execute long duration, multi-threat, one-in-two watch rotation missions. All consoles are multi-function and role configurable for maximum operational flexibility, including forward deployed on-board training. INFRARED SEARCH & TRACK (IRST) IRST provides day/night, all-weather, all-sector coverage with the ability to detect, identify, locate, and track hundreds of targets. EW/ESM SYSTEM Electronic Support System combines communications ESM, radar ESM, and RF Jammer. MAIN GUN SYSTEM Lightweight, fully automatic system with a high cyclic firing rate. Most widely used naval large calibre gun. Hyper Velocity Projectile (HVP) extends naval fire support range. HULL MOUNTED SONAR Includes advanced transducer elements for flexible Underwater Warfare. HEATING, VENTILATION, and AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) Capable of operating from the Arctic to the Persian Gulf while maintaining internal conditions within the range specified by Canada. Allows capability growth through life, without impact to ship's environmental state or an intrusive redesign. INTEGRATED PLATFORM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IPMS) Comprises Machinery Control and Surveillance, Power and Propulsion Management, Battle Damage Control and On Board Training Systems. Makes the ship easily operable and highly maintainable. www.CanadasCombatShipTeam.com @CSCHomeTeam

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