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The FREMM frigate class is a product of a collaborative design effort between France and Italy.
Answer: True
The source material consistently identifies the FREMM class as a joint Franco-Italian development.
The initial FREMM program proposals included variants focused solely on anti-submarine warfare.
Answer: False
Initial proposals for the FREMM program encompassed multiple variants, including those focused on anti-submarine warfare, general purpose, and land attack roles, not solely ASW.
France initially planned for 17 FREMM frigates and maintained this order throughout the program.
Answer: False
While France initially planned for 17 FREMM frigates, this number was subsequently reduced due to budgetary considerations.
The original plan included 27 FREMM frigates in total for France and Italy.
Answer: True
The initial plan for the FREMM program stipulated a total of 27 frigates to be built for France and Italy.
Which two nations collaborated on the design of the FREMM multipurpose frigate class?
Answer: France and Italy
The FREMM multipurpose frigate class was the result of a collaborative design effort between France and Italy.
Besides Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), what other variants were initially proposed for the FREMM program?
Answer: General Purpose (GP) and Land Attack (AVT)
The initial FREMM program proposals included variants beyond Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), specifically General Purpose (GP) and Land Attack (AVT) configurations.
What factor led to France reducing its planned number of FREMM frigates?
Answer: Budget constraints
France reduced its planned order of FREMM frigates primarily due to budgetary constraints.
The FREMM program originally planned for a total of how many frigates across both France and Italy?
Answer: 27
The initial plan for the FREMM program stipulated a total of 27 frigates to be built for France and Italy.
In the Italian Navy, FREMM frigates are referred to as the Aquitaine class.
Answer: False
In the Italian Navy, FREMM frigates are designated as the Bergamini class, not the Aquitaine class, which is the designation used by the French Navy.
The lead ship of the FREMM class, Aquitaine, entered service with the French Navy in late 2012.
Answer: True
The lead ship of the FREMM class, the French frigate Aquitaine, was commissioned into service in November 2012.
The FREDA variant was developed to address the French Navy's need for a new air-defence frigate, partly due to the cancellation of other air-defence programs.
Answer: True
The FREDA variant was conceived to fulfill the French Navy's requirement for an advanced air-defense frigate, influenced by the cancellation of prior air-defense initiatives.
The FREMM-ER concept focused on enhancing anti-submarine capabilities using a new sonar system.
Answer: False
The FREMM-ER concept was primarily oriented towards enhancing air defense capabilities, notably through the integration of advanced radar systems like the Thales Sea Fire 500, rather than focusing on anti-submarine warfare sonar.
The primary mission specified for the French Aquitaine-class frigates is land-attack.
Answer: False
The primary mission emphasis for the French Aquitaine-class frigates is anti-submarine warfare (ASW), although they possess multi-mission capabilities including land-attack.
French Alsace and Lorraine FREMM frigates are equipped for enhanced air defense using SYLVER A50 VLS cells.
Answer: True
The French Alsace and Lorraine FREMM frigates are specifically configured for enhanced air defense and are equipped with SYLVER A50 Vertical Launching System (VLS) cells.
The FREMM-ER concept was primarily focused on enhancing the land-attack capabilities of the frigates.
Answer: False
The FREMM-ER concept was primarily focused on enhancing air defense capabilities, incorporating advanced radar systems, rather than land-attack capabilities.
What designation is given to the FREMM frigates in the French Navy?
Answer: Aquitaine class
The FREMM frigates operated by the French Navy are designated as the Aquitaine class.
Which vessel was the lead ship of the FREMM class, and when was it commissioned?
Answer: Aquitaine, November 2012
The lead ship of the FREMM class was the French frigate Aquitaine, which entered service in November 2012.
Why was the FREDA variant developed for the French Navy's FREMM program?
Answer: To meet requirements for a new air-defence frigate following cancellations of other programs.
The FREDA variant was developed to address the French Navy's need for an advanced air-defense frigate, partly necessitated by the cancellation of other air-defense programs.
What key technology did the FREMM-ER concept introduce for improved air defense?
Answer: The Thales Sea Fire 500 radar with AESA technology.
The FREMM-ER concept incorporated the Thales Sea Fire 500 radar, which utilizes Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) technology, significantly enhancing air defense capabilities.
What is the primary role emphasized for the French Aquitaine-class FREMM frigates?
Answer: Anti-submarine warfare (ASW)
The French Aquitaine-class FREMM frigates are primarily emphasized for their anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities.
Which French FREMM frigates are specifically designated for Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) and equipped with 32 SYLVER A50 VLS cells?
Answer: The Alsace and Lorraine
The French frigates Alsace and Lorraine are specifically designated for Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) and are equipped with 32 SYLVER A50 Vertical Launching System (VLS) cells.
SETIS is the integrated Combat Management System used on Italian FREMM frigates.
Answer: False
SETIS is the Combat Management System utilized on French FREMM frigates; Italian FREMM frigates employ the Leonardo Athena CMS.
The Italian FREMM-EVO frigates possess Anti-Tactical Ballistic Missile (ATBM) capability.
Answer: True
The advanced Italian FREMM-EVO frigates are indeed equipped with Anti-Tactical Ballistic Missile (ATBM) defense capabilities.
The Italian FREMM frigates Spartaco Schergat and Emilio Bianchi were designated as ASW variants.
Answer: False
The frigates Spartaco Schergat and Emilio Bianchi (later sold to Egypt as Al-Galala and Bernees) were designated as GP-e variants, indicating a General Purpose & ASW enhanced configuration, not solely ASW.
What capability do the Italian FREMM-EVO frigates possess regarding ballistic missiles?
Answer: Anti-Tactical Ballistic Missile (ATBM) defense
The Italian FREMM-EVO frigates are equipped with Anti-Tactical Ballistic Missile (ATBM) defense capabilities.
The Leonardo Athena combat system is the integrated Combat Management System (CMS) for which navy's FREMM frigates?
Answer: Italian Navy
The Leonardo Athena combat system serves as the integrated Combat Management System (CMS) for the Italian Navy's FREMM frigates.
Which of the following is a key advancement of the Italian FREMM-EVO frigates mentioned in the source?
Answer: Dual-band integrated radar and ATBM capability
Key advancements in the Italian FREMM-EVO frigates include a dual-band integrated radar system and Anti-Tactical Ballistic Missile (ATBM) capability.
French FREMM frigates can carry Exocet anti-ship missiles but lack land-attack cruise missile capabilities.
Answer: False
French FREMM frigates are capable of carrying Exocet anti-ship missiles and also possess land-attack cruise missile capabilities, specifically the MBDA MdCN.
The SYLVER A70 Vertical Launching System (VLS) on French FREMM frigates is designed for anti-submarine missiles.
Answer: False
The SYLVER A70 VLS on French FREMM frigates is designed to accommodate MBDA MdCN land-attack cruise missiles, not anti-submarine missiles.
The Héraclès radar on French FREMM frigates is a passive electronically scanned array (PESA) system used for surveillance.
Answer: True
The Héraclès radar system employed on French FREMM frigates is indeed a passive electronically scanned array (PESA) radar utilized for surveillance and tracking functions.
The Leonardo OTO Melara 76 mm SR gun is primarily used for air defense on French FREMM frigates.
Answer: False
The Leonardo OTO Melara 76 mm SR gun on French FREMM frigates is primarily employed for engaging surface targets and providing self-defense, not as a primary air defense weapon.
Nexter 20 mm Narwhal systems provide close-in defense capabilities on French FREMM frigates.
Answer: True
The Nexter 20 mm Narwhal remote weapon systems are indeed utilized on French FREMM frigates to provide close-in defense against smaller threats.
The NGDS decoy launcher helps defeat incoming guided missiles on French FREMM frigates.
Answer: True
The NGDS (Next Generation Decoy System) is employed on French FREMM frigates to deploy decoys that disrupt and defeat incoming guided missiles, enhancing survivability.
The Thales CAPTAS-4 towed sonar system significantly enhances the anti-submarine warfare capabilities of FREMM frigates.
Answer: True
The Thales CAPTAS-4 towed sonar system is a critical component that substantially enhances the anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities of FREMM frigates.
Artemis is an Infra-Red Search and Track (IRST) system used on French FREMM frigates.
Answer: True
The Thales Artemis system is an Infra-Red Search and Track (IRST) sensor utilized on French FREMM frigates for target detection and tracking based on thermal signatures.
The Leonardo IFF SIR M-E system is used for identifying friendly forces on French FREMM frigates.
Answer: True
The Leonardo IFF SIR M-E system serves the crucial function of Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) on French FREMM frigates, distinguishing friendly vessels and aircraft from potential adversaries.
Italian FREMM frigates utilize the Leonardo OTO Melara 127/64 Vulcano gun primarily for close-in defense against missiles.
Answer: False
The Leonardo OTO Melara 127/64 Vulcano gun on Italian FREMM frigates is primarily designed for naval gunfire support and surface engagements, not close-in defense against missiles.
The Leonardo Kronos Grand Naval radar on Italian FREMM frigates is an AESA radar.
Answer: True
The Leonardo Kronos Grand Naval (MFRA) radar system employed on Italian FREMM frigates is indeed an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, providing advanced capabilities.
The SAAM-ESD combat system on Italian FREMM frigates is primarily for electronic warfare.
Answer: False
The SAAM-ESD (Surface Anti-Air Missile System - Extended Self-Defense) combat system on Italian FREMM frigates is primarily dedicated to air defense operations, not electronic warfare.
Italian FREMM frigates can carry the MBDA MILAS anti-submarine missiles on their ASW variants.
Answer: True
Italian FREMM frigates, particularly the ASW variants, are equipped to carry the MBDA MILAS anti-submarine missile system.
The Leonardo SPN-732 radar on Italian FREMM frigates is used for surface and low-level air detection.
Answer: True
The Leonardo SPN-732 radar system on Italian FREMM frigates functions as a surveillance radar for surface and low-level air targets.
The Leonardo SIR M5-PA system enhances target identification accuracy on later Italian FREMM frigates.
Answer: True
The Leonardo SIR M5-PA system, an advanced Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system, is indeed implemented on later Italian FREMM frigates to improve target identification accuracy.
The SNA-2000-I sonar system on Italian FREMM frigates is designed for detecting airborne targets.
Answer: False
The SNA-2000-I sonar system on Italian FREMM frigates is designed for underwater detection (mine avoidance), not for detecting airborne targets.
SITEP MASS CS-424 acoustic guns on Italian FREMM frigates are primarily used for anti-submarine warfare.
Answer: False
The SITEP MASS CS-424 acoustic devices are primarily used for signaling or as non-lethal deterrents, not for anti-submarine warfare.
The Thales UMS 4110 CL is a hull-mounted sonar system used on FREMM frigates.
Answer: True
The Thales UMS 4110 CL is correctly identified as a hull-mounted sonar system utilized on FREMM frigates for underwater detection.
The CAPTAS-4 variable depth sonar (VDS) on Italian FREMM-EVO frigates is designed to improve surface target detection.
Answer: False
The CAPTAS-4 variable depth sonar (VDS) on Italian FREMM-EVO frigates is designed to enhance submarine detection, not surface target detection.
Italian FREMM-EVO frigates are equipped with 30mm Lionfish autocannons for close-in defense.
Answer: True
The Italian FREMM-EVO frigates are equipped with 30mm Lionfish autocannons, which provide enhanced close-in defense capabilities.
The Leonardo Athena combat system is used on French FREMM frigates for tactical decision-making.
Answer: False
The Leonardo Athena combat system is utilized on Italian FREMM frigates for tactical decision-making; French FREMM frigates use the SETIS CMS.
Which land-attack cruise missile can be carried by French FREMM frigates?
Answer: MdCN
The MBDA MdCN (Missile de Croisière Naval) is the land-attack cruise missile carried by French FREMM frigates.
What is the function of the SYLVER A70 VLS on French FREMM frigates?
Answer: To accommodate MBDA MdCN land-attack cruise missiles.
The SYLVER A70 Vertical Launching System (VLS) on French FREMM frigates is specifically designed to house and launch the MBDA MdCN land-attack cruise missiles.
The Héraclès radar system on French FREMM frigates utilizes which type of scanning technology?
Answer: Phased Array (PESA)
The Héraclès radar system on French FREMM frigates employs passive electronically scanned array (PESA) technology for its scanning operations.
What is the primary purpose of the SETIS combat system on French FREMM frigates?
Answer: Managing sensors and weapon systems for tactical operations
The SETIS is the integrated Combat Management System (CMS) for French FREMM frigates, responsible for managing sensor data and weapon systems to facilitate tactical operations.
Which weapon system provides close-in defense capabilities on French FREMM frigates?
Answer: Nexter 20 mm Narwhal remote weapon systems
The Nexter 20 mm Narwhal remote weapon systems provide essential close-in defense capabilities for French FREMM frigates.
What is the function of the Thales CAPTAS-4 system mentioned in relation to French FREMM variants?
Answer: Towed sonar system for submarine detection
The Thales CAPTAS-4 system is a towed sonar array utilized on FREMM frigates for enhanced submarine detection capabilities.
Which radar system on Italian FREMM frigates utilizes AESA technology?
Answer: Leonardo Kronos Grand Naval (MFRA)
The Leonardo Kronos Grand Naval (MFRA) radar system on Italian FREMM frigates is an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar.
What is the primary role of the Leonardo SAAM-ESD combat system on Italian FREMM frigates?
Answer: Surface anti-air missile defense
The Leonardo SAAM-ESD combat system on Italian FREMM frigates is primarily responsible for surface anti-air missile defense operations.
Which anti-submarine missile system is mentioned for Italian FREMM ASW variants?
Answer: MILAS
The MBDA MILAS anti-submarine missile system is mentioned as being carried by Italian FREMM ASW variants.
What is the purpose of the Leonardo SCLAR-H DLS on Italian FREMM frigates?
Answer: Decoy launching system for missile defense
The Leonardo SCLAR-H DLS (Decoy Launching System) on Italian FREMM frigates is designed to deploy countermeasures against incoming missiles.
What is the purpose of the Leonardo OTO Melara 76 mm/62 Davide/Strales guns on Italian FREMM frigates?
Answer: Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) for defense against missiles
The Leonardo OTO Melara 76 mm/62 guns, particularly with Davide/Strales ammunition, function as a Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) for defense against missiles and small craft.
Which system is used on French FREMM frigates to deploy decoys against incoming missiles?
Answer: NGDS
The NGDS (Next Generation Decoy System) is employed on French FREMM frigates for deploying decoys to counter incoming missiles.
The Leonardo SPN-732 radar is characterized as having which type of intercept capability?
Answer: Low Probability of Intercept (LPI)
The Leonardo SPN-732 radar is characterized by its Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) capability, making it harder to detect.
What is the role of the Thales TUUM-6 system?
Answer: Acoustic communication (underwater telephone)
The Thales TUUM-6 system functions as an underwater telephone, enabling acoustic communication.
Which system on Italian ASW FREMM variants is designed to counter torpedo threats?
Answer: SLAT
The SLAT (Systeme de Lutte Anti-Torpille) system is designed to counter torpedo threats on Italian ASW FREMM variants.
What is the purpose of the Leonardo IFF SIR M5-PA system on later Italian FREMM frigates?
Answer: To enhance Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) accuracy
The Leonardo IFF SIR M5-PA system on later Italian FREMM frigates is designed to enhance the accuracy of Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) operations.
Egypt and Morocco are among the nations that have acquired FREMM frigates.
Answer: True
Both Egypt and Morocco have acquired FREMM frigates, reflecting the class's international export success.
The United States Navy has selected a FREMM variant for its new Constellation-class frigates.
Answer: True
The U.S. Navy has indeed selected a FREMM variant as the basis for its new Constellation-class frigates, indicating significant international adaptation of the design.
Egypt and Morocco are among the nations that have acquired FREMM frigates.
Answer: True
Both Egypt and Morocco have acquired FREMM frigates, reflecting the class's international export success.
Indonesia has expressed interest in acquiring FREMM frigates.
Answer: True
Indonesia has indicated interest in acquiring FREMM frigates, signifying the class's international market appeal.
Which of the following countries has NOT acquired or expressed interest in acquiring FREMM frigates, according to the source?
Answer: Canada
While Egypt, Morocco, Indonesia, and Greece have shown interest or acquired FREMM frigates, and the U.S. has adapted the design, Canada is not mentioned as a customer or interested party in the provided source material.
What is the U.S. Navy's new frigate class based upon?
Answer: A modified FREMM design
The U.S. Navy's Constellation-class frigates are based upon a modified design derived from the FREMM multipurpose frigate.
What is the pennant number for the Italian FREMM frigate Carabiniere?
Answer: F 593
The Italian FREMM frigate Carabiniere carries the pennant number F 593.
Which Italian naval base serves as the homeport for the FREMM frigates Carlo Bergamini, Luigi Rizzo, and Federico Martinengo?
Answer: Taranto
The Italian naval base at Taranto serves as the homeport for the FREMM frigates Carlo Bergamini, Luigi Rizzo, and Federico Martinengo.
Italian FREMM frigates can carry the AW101 helicopter for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare roles.
Answer: True
Italian FREMM frigates are capable of operating the AW101 helicopter, which supports anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare missions.
The Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin helicopter is primarily used for anti-submarine warfare on Italian FREMM frigates.
Answer: False
The Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin helicopter, when operated from Italian FREMM frigates, is typically utilized for utility and transport missions, not primarily anti-submarine warfare.
The Westland Lynx helicopter serves an anti-submarine warfare role on Italian FREMM frigates.
Answer: True
The Westland Lynx helicopter is indeed utilized for anti-submarine warfare roles on Italian FREMM frigates.
French FREMM frigates can operate two NH90 helicopters simultaneously due to their double hangar.
Answer: False
French FREMM frigates are equipped with a single hangar, limiting them to operating one helicopter at a time, unlike Italian variants which have a double hangar.
What is a key difference in helicopter capacity between French and Italian FREMM frigates?
Answer: Italian frigates have a double hangar, French frigates have a single hangar.
A significant difference is that Italian FREMM frigates feature a double hangar, enabling simultaneous operation of two helicopters, whereas French variants possess a single hangar.
Which helicopter type is mentioned as being carried by Italian FREMM frigates for ASW and anti-surface roles?
Answer: NH90 and AW101
Italian FREMM frigates are capable of carrying helicopters such as the NH90 and AW101 for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and anti-surface warfare (ASuW) roles.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of helicopter that Italian FREMM frigates can operate?
Answer: CH-47 Chinook
While Italian FREMM frigates can operate helicopters such as the AW101, Westland Lynx, and NH90, the CH-47 Chinook is not listed as a type they can operate.
The French FREMM frigates' ability to carry the NH90 helicopter supports which mission types?
Answer: Anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, and utility missions
The NH90 helicopter, operated from French FREMM frigates, supports anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, and general utility missions.