BME 2012 : Visby Testing the RBS 15

During the BALT-MILITARY-EXPO conducted the first test missile RBS 15 Mk2, as reported in Gdansk present representatives of the manufacturer, Saab Bofors Dynamics.

Visby and Helsingborg during sea trials, prior to their acceptance into service in 2009. All five of these modern multi-purpose corvettes will reach full operational capability until 2014, 22 years after the start of their construction program.

The test was conducted June 27, the first day of Gdansk fair. A day later, representatives of the manufacturer of missiles, Saab Bofors Dynamics announced a successful test. Have indicated, however, that a full assessment must wait to complete the analysis of the collected results.

Due to technical problems and budgetary constraints, fully equipped Swedish corvettes type of Visby was delayed significantly in time. The first two units received for service in armed with guns only 57 mm. It was only in March this year, completed retrofitting corvette Visby . The changes included 65 items. First of all, the Corvette has been prepared for the process of arming its missiles in a RBS 15 Mk2. She also received mine systems, radios HF 2000, the additional sensors, and fuel installation and assistive devices for helicopter landing deck.

This makes it possible was the last attempt, and even in the current year should be tested against the light-submarine torpedoes. A little while later - combat systems, mine. It is planned that the modernization of the five ships, and having achieved full operational capability will occur in 2014.