SYLVER LAUNCHER

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Aster 15 SYLVER launchers on the ''Charles de Gaulle''

The 'SYLVER' is a vertical missile launcher designed by DCN. The launcher comes in several variants, each distinguished by their height. The A-43 was 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 larger 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.
The launchers come in eight cell modules, with each module occupying six square metres of deck space.
The primary application of the launcher has been the MBDA Aster missile. The SYLVER, together with the Aster, is the primary component of the PAAMS naval anti-air warfare system. Using PAAMS, up to 8 missiles can be launched in 10 seconds.
The French Navy has initiated studies to convert the SCALP EG 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 missile. It would also be attractive to the Royal Navy, whose Type 45 destroyers will be equipped with the SYLVER launcher, although the A50 type cannot take this missile at present.

Vertical Missile Launcher SYLVER
'A-43' Aster 15 -
'A-50' Aster 15 Aster 30
'A-70 ' Scalp Naval -



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Applications
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Applications



Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier - Nuclear aircraft carrier CV(N)

Cavour aircraft carrier - Light V/STOL aircraft carrier

Formidable class frigate - Singaporean multi-mission stealth frigate

FREMM multipurpose frigate - French/Italian frigates

Horizon class frigates - French/Italian anti-air warfare destroyers

La Fayette class frigates - Export version, possible upgrade of French ships

Type 45 - UK anti-air warfare destroyers

See also



Vertical Launching System

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