These trials follow the successful shock tests carried out in October on other components of the propulsion system, including the diesel generator, main switchboard, and fuel purifier module. With this latest testing phase completed, all planned barge-based shock tests for the F110 frigate’s propulsion system have now been finalised.
The tests were conducted using the “Shock Test Vehicle STV02,” operated by Thornton Tomasetti Defence Ltd (TTDL). Their purpose was to assess the ability of the equipment to withstand external shocks under operational conditions.
Navantia, the Spanish shipbuilding company responsible for the F110 programme, stated that the tests confirm the equipment’s compliance with combat survivability requirements. The company also highlighted the role of Ingeteam, the supplier of the electric motor and frequency converter, in designing and manufacturing components capable of operating in demanding environments.
The testing process involved representatives from Navantia, TTDL, and Ingeteam, along with officials from the Spanish Ministry of Defence and the F110 Programme Office. Also in attendance were representatives from the U.S.-based company Element, which acted as a third party to ensure the correlation between British and U.S. military testing standards.
Following the tests, the equipment was transported by sea back to Navantia’s shipyard in Ferrol, Spain. It will now undergo reconditioning and additional factory assessments before being integrated into the F110 frigate.