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FÉLIN (substantive big cat or feminine adjective feline; Fantassin à Équipement et Liaisons Intégrés, Integrated Equipment and Communications Infantryman) is the name for the French infantry combat system of the 2000s. more...
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It combines a modified FAMAS rifle with a host of other electronics, clothing, pouches, and body armour. The helmet is an integral SPECTRA helmet fitted with real-time positioning and information system, and with light amplifiers for night vision. Power sources will be made of two rechargeable Li-ion batteries, provided partially by the Swiss Leclanché group.
History
Between 1997 and 2000, the program was in its demonstration phase, focusing primarily on: communications, observation (day and night, by trying to increase range), protection (detectability: visual, acoustic and electromagnetic, protection against attack), power/energy and mobility (system weight, ergonomics, location and navigation aid).
During the first half of 2000, several operational trials were conducted, notably engagements between groups (one equipped with some of the Félin features, one without). The trials were successful, as the group equipped with the new features was significantly more efficient, even though it was carrying earlier versions of the system which had not been optimised in weight.
In 2001, the definition phase of the program started. The engineering teams rethought of every step and system, by putting aside all the demonstrators previously tested and working at the current level of technology.
Meanwhile, a bidding started for French and European industrials.
After several years of development and trials, the program is now reaching completion. The first orders have been signed and the first deliveries should happen in 2007.
Description
Three major systems can be distinguished:
Individual system
The individual system is made up of six sub-systems :
Clothing and armour
Basic combat clothing has a full cut allowing free movement. Bellows pockets provide ample carrying capacity. The material (fabric) offers good mechanical properties but still allows good air permeability. The fibres (aramid/viscose FR) are flame- and wash-resistant.
The flak jacket accommodates:
Flexible ballistic protection;
hard ballistic protection;
electronic jacket;
and load-bearing structure.;
The electronic jacket integrates the electronics (computer unit, manager unit, radio, man-machine interface, GPS, cables and connector), the flexible water bottle, the FAMAS chargers and the grenades, and optimises weight distribution on the soldier.
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