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The Sylver (système de lancement vertical) is a vertical launching system (VLS) designed by DCNS and introduced in 2001.^[1]

Specifications

The basic unit of Sylver VLS is an eight-cell module fitted with two rows of 56 cm missile cells surrounding the uptake for exhaust gas, and the specifications for different models are as follows:

Vertical Missile Launcher Sylver
Model #	Length	Width	Max missile length	Weight
A-35	3.5 metre	2.3 metre	3.5 metre	7 ton
A-43	4.3 metre	2.3 metre	4.3 metre	7.5 ton
A-50	5.0 metre	2.3 metre	5.0 metre	8 ton
A-70	7.0 metre	2.3 metre	7.0 metre	12 ton

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 MdCN 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 (14 ft 1 in) long whilst the A-70 can accommodate missiles up to 7 metres (23 ft 0 in) long.

The launchers come in eight-cell modules, except A-35 available in four-cell modules, with each eight-cell module occupying six square metres (65 sq ft) of deck space. Inner size cell is 60 centimetres (24 in) long and 56 cm (22 in) 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.

France has developed a sea-based deep strike cruise missile capable of being launched from the Sylver. Called the MdCN, the missile gives the French Navy a land-attack capability in the mould of the U.S. Tomahawk.

Vertical Missile Launcher Sylver^[2]
A-35	Mica VL	Crotale VT1	-	-	-
A-43	Mica VL	Crotale VT1	Aster 15	-	-
A-50	Mica VL	Crotale VT1	Aster 15	Aster 30	-
A-70	-	-	Aster 15	Aster 30	MdCN

Usage

Vertical Missile Launcher Sylver Modules installed
			A-35	A-43	A-50	A-70
Algerian National Navy	Kalaat Béni Abbès class	1 x Multipurpose amphibious ship			2x
Egyptian Navy	FREMM class	3 x Multi-mission frigate		1x (former French unit)	2x (2 former Italian units)
French Navy	Charles de Gaulle	1 x Nuclear aircraft carrier		4x
French Navy	FREMM class	6 x Multi-mission frigate (ASW variant)		2x (on 4 units)	2x (on 2 units)	2x (all 6 units)
French Navy	FREMM class	2 x Multi-mission frigate (AAW variant)			4x
French Navy	Horizon class	2 x Anti-air warfare destroyer			6x
French Navy	Amiral Ronarc’h class	5 x Anti-air warfare/ASW destroyer (building; service entry starting 2024)			2x
Italian Navy	Horizon class	2 x Anti-air warfare destroyer			6x
Italian Navy	Cavour	1 x Light aircraft carrier		4x
Italian Navy	FREMM class	10 x Multi-mission frigate			2x
Italian Navy	Paolo Thaon di Revel class	5 x Multi-mission frigate			2x
Republic of Singapore Navy	Formidable class	6 x Multi-mission frigate			4x
Royal Moroccan Navy	FREMM class	1 x Multi-mission frigate		2x
Royal Navy	Type 45	6 x Anti-air warfare destroyer			6x
Royal Saudi Navy	Al Riyadh class	3 x Multi-mission frigate			4x
Qatari Emiri Navy	Doha class	4 x Multi-mission corvette			2x

Future users

Italy

2 x 8 Sylver VLS A50 will be used on Italian Navy FREMM EVO class, two planned in 2023 for commissioning begin 2029
6 x 8 Sylver VLS A50 and 4 x 8 Sylver VLS A70 will be used on Italian Navy DDX class, two financed since 2021 for commissioning begin 2029
2 x 8 Sylver VLS A50 will be used on Italian Navy EPC / MMPC class, financed since 2022 for commissioning begin 2030

Greece

4 x 8 Sylver A50 will be used by the Hellenic Navy on each of the three FDI HN frigates for MBDA Aster 30 missiles

Malaysia

Sylver VLS A35 will be used by Royal Malaysian Navy on Maharaja Lela-class frigates

Qatar

Sylver VLS A50 will be used on Qatari Emiri Navy vessels (1 x 8 on one LPD and 2 x 8 on four frigates), ordered on 16 June 2016 to Fincantieri for commissioning begin 2022

References

^ "Sylver". Deagel.com. Deagel. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
^ "Sylver Multi-Missile Vertical Launcher" (PDF). DCNS Group. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-11-14. Retrieved 2008-11-01.

External links

Official DCNS website
Naval Institute Guide re: quad-packing Crotale VT-1s.

[1] "Sylver". Deagel.com. Deagel. Retrieved 9 January 2022.

[2] "Sylver Multi-Missile Vertical Launcher" (PDF). DCNS Group. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-11-14. Retrieved 2008-11-01.

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-The '''Sylver''' ('''SY'''stème de '''L'''ancement '''VER'''tical) is a [[vertical launching system]] (VLS) designed by [[DCNS (company)|DCNS]] and introduced in 2001.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sylver |url=https://www.deagel.com/Cannons%20&%20Gear/Sylver/a001421 |website=Deagel.com |publisher=Deagel |access-date=9 January 2022}}</ref>
+The '''Sylver''' (système de lancement vertical) is a [[vertical launching system]] (VLS) designed by [[DCNS (company)|DCNS]] and introduced in 2001.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sylver |url=https://www.deagel.com/Cannons%20&%20Gear/Sylver/a001421 |website=Deagel.com |publisher=Deagel |access-date=9 January 2022}}</ref>
 ==Specifications==
 [[File:Sylver Launching System - Types of Missiles.gif|thumb|Comparison graphics]]
-The basic unit of Sylver VLS is an eight-cell module fitted with two rows of 56&nbsp;cm. missile cells surrounding the uptake for exhaust gas, and the specifications for different models are as follows:
+The basic unit of Sylver VLS is an eight-cell module fitted with two rows of 56&nbsp;cm missile cells surrounding the uptake for exhaust gas, and the specifications for different models are as follows:
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-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 missile]]s, the A-50 for the long-range [[PAAMS]] air defense system, and the A-70 launcher for longer missiles such as the [[Storm Shadow|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 {{convert|4.3|m|ftin}} long whilst the A-70 can accommodate missiles up to {{convert|7|m|ftin}} long.
+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 missile]]s, the A-50 for the long-range [[PAAMS]] air defense system, and the A-70 launcher for longer missiles such as the [[MdCN (missile)|MdCN]] 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 {{convert|4.3|m|ftin}} long whilst the A-70 can accommodate missiles up to {{convert|7|m|ftin}} long.
 The launchers come in eight-cell modules, except A-35 available in four-cell modules, with each eight-cell module occupying {{convert|6|m2|spell=in}} of deck space. Inner size cell is {{convert|60|cm}} long and {{cvt|56|cm}} wide, and each cell has its own exhaust vent. [[Crotale missile|Crotale NG (VT1)]] missiles can be quad-packed in one cell.
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 The primary application of the launcher has been the [[Aster (missile family)|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.
-[[France]] has initiated studies to develop a sea-based deep strike cruise missile capable of being launched from the Sylver. Called the [[MdCN (missile)|MdCN]], the missile would give French Navy a [[land-attack missile|land-attack]] capability in the mould of the [[United States|U.S.]] [[Tomahawk (missile family)|Tomahawk]].
+[[France]] has developed a sea-based deep strike cruise missile capable of being launched from the Sylver. Called the [[MdCN (missile)|MdCN]], the missile gives the French Navy a [[land-attack missile|land-attack]] capability in the mould of the [[United States|U.S.]] [[Tomahawk (missile family)|Tomahawk]].
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 | '''A-43''' || Mica VL || Crotale VT1 || [[MBDA Aster|Aster 15]] || -  || -
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-| '''A-50''' || Mica VL || Crotale VT1 || Aster 15 || [[MBDA Aster|Aster 30]] || -
+| '''A-50''' || Mica VL || Crotale VT1 || Aster 15 || [[Aster (missile family)|Aster 30]] || -
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 | '''A-70 '''|| - || - || Aster 15 || Aster 30 || [[MdCN (missile)|MdCN]]
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-| {{navy|EGY}} || [[FREMM multipurpose frigate|FREMM class]] || 3 x Multi-mission frigate ||  || {{center|2x}} (former French unit)|| {{center|2x}} (2 former Italian units)||
+| {{navy|EGY}} || [[FREMM multipurpose frigate|FREMM class]] || 3 x Multi-mission frigate ||  || {{center|1x}} (former French unit)|| {{center|2x}} (2 former Italian units)||
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 | {{navy|FRA}} || {{ship|French aircraft carrier|Charles de Gaulle||2}} || 1 x Nuclear aircraft carrier ||  || {{center|4x}} ||  ||