World Navies Today: Brazil

Revised 25 March 2002
Version 1.12
Compiled and Maintained by: Andrew Toppan
World Navies Today Main Page: http://www.hazegray.org/worldnav/

This list includes all surface combatants, submarines, mine warfare vessels and patrol craft over 100 tons displacement, and all amphibious ships and auxiliaries over 500 tons displacement. Non-self-propelled craft and non-seagoing vessels are not included.

Ships not yet commissioned, or in long-term overhaul/conversion, are listed in [brackets]. Navigation and surface-search radars are not listed. All classifications are purely unofficial and are based on an attempt to use standard classifications throughout all navies; they may or may not correspond to "official" designations.

Aircraft Carrier
Surface Combatants
Submarines
Amphibious Ships
Patrol Vessels
Mine Countermeasures Vessels
Fleet Auxiliaries
Other Auxiliaries


Aircraft Carrier

Sao Paulo (Clemenceau class) light aircraft carrier

Displacement: approx. 32,780 tons full load
Dimensions: 265 x 51.2 x 8.6 meters (869 x 168 x 28 feet)
Propulsion: Steam turbines, 6 boilers, 2 shafts, 126,000 shp, 32 knots
Crew: approx. 1800-1900
Aviation: Angled flight deck, 2 catapults; up to 40 aircraft
Hangar: 590 x 72 x 23 feet
Radar: unknown
Sonar: probably removed
Fire Control: unknown
EW: unknown
Armament: unknown

Concept/Program: Former French carrier, transferred November 2000. The planned weapons and electronics outfit in Brazilian service is unknown. Will operate A-4s and helicopers.

Builders: Ch. de l'Atlantique, St. Nazaire, France.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
A12	Sao Paulo		1963/01	ATL	Rio De Janeiro
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Surface Combatants

Greenhalgh class (HMS Broadsword class/Type 22 Batch 1) ASW frigates

Displacement: 4,400 tons full load
Dimensions: 131.2 x 14.8 x 6 meters (430 x 48.5 x 19.9 feet)
Propulsion: 2 shafts; 2 RM1C cruise turbines, 9,900 hp, 18 knots; 2 TM3B boost turbines, 50,000 hp, 30 knots
Crew: 239 + 65 transients
Radar: Type 967/968 air/surf search
Sonar: Type 2016 hull
Fire Control: GWS 25, Type 910 missile control
EW: UAA-2 intercept, Type 670 jammer, Sea Gnat decoys, Type 182 towed decoy
Aviation: Aft helicopter deck & hangar for 2 Lynx
Armament: 4 MM38 Exocet SSM, 2 6-cell Seawolf SAM, 2 40mm AA, 2 20 mm AA, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes

Concept/Program: Ex-RN ASW frigates transferred 1995-1997, replacing the last of the old ex-USN destroyers. These are excellent ASW ships with a self-defense AAW capability.

Builders: Yarrow Shipbuilders, Glasgow, UK.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
F46	Greenhalgh		1979/95	ATL	Rio de Janeiro	Ex-Broadsword
F47	Dodsworth		1981/96	ATL	Rio de Janeiro	Ex-Brilliant
F48	Bosisio			1986/96	ATL	Rio de Janeiro	Ex-Brazen
F49	Rademaker		1980/97	ATL	Rio de Janeiro	Ex-Battleaxe
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Para (USS Garcia) class ASW frigates

Displacement: 3,560 tons full load
Dimensions: 126.3 x 13.5 x 7.3 meters (414.5 x 44.2 x 24 feet)
Propulsion: Steam turbines, 2 boilers, 1 shaft, 35,000 hp, 27 knots
Crew: 286
Radar: SPS-40B 2-D air search
Sonar: SQS-26AXR/BX bow
EW: WLR-1 & WLR-6 intercept, ULQ-1 jammer, SRBOC, SLQ-25 Nixie
Aviation: aft flight deck and hangar for 1 Lynx
Armament: 1 8-cell ASROC (8 reloads in D27, D29), 2 5/38 SP, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes

Concept/Program: Ex-USN frigates acquired 1989. Suitable for ASW only; no self-defense capability against missiles or aircraft, no SSM capability. Considered destroyers in the Brazilian navy. High-pressure steam plants are maintenance problems. It has been reported that the SeaCat launchers from Niteroi class ships will be transferred to this class, but the system is completely obsolete.

Builders: Lockheed SB & Constr., Seattle, WA, USA; Avondale SY, New Orleans, LA, USA; Bethlehem Steel San Francisco, CA, USA.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
D27	Para			1968/89	ATL	Rio de Janeiro	Ex-FF 1050
D28	Paraiba			1965/89	ATL	Rio de Janeiro	Ex-FF 1045
D29	Parana			1968/89	ATL	Rio de Janeiro	Ex-FF 1048
D30	Pernambuco		1965/89	ATL	Rio de Janeiro	Ex-FF 1041
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Modernized Niteroi class (Mk10 type) frigates

Displacement: approx. 3,700 tons full load
Dimensions: 129.2 x 13.5 x 5.5 meters (424 x 44.2 x 18.2 feet)
Propulsion: 2 shafts; 4 cruise diesels, 15,000 hp, 22 knots; 2 TM3B boost gas turbines, 50,080 hp, 30 knots
Crew: approx. 200
Radar: RAN 20S air/surf search
Sonar: EDO 610E hull, EDO 700E towed VDS
Fire Control: 2 RTN 30X
EW: New Brazilian-designed suite
Aviation: aft helicopter deck and hangar for 1 Lynx
Armament: 4 MM40 Exocet SSM, 8-cell Albatross SAM (Apside missiles), 1 114 mm DP, 2 40 mm AA, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes, 1 375 mm ASW mortar

Concept/Program: The Niteroi class ships are being extensively upgraded and will be listed separately following modifications. Upgrades are as follows: new diesel engines, new radars and fire controls, new ECM/ESM, new combat system, Aspide SAM replaces SeaCat, Ikara removed (previously non-operable), new 40 mm guns, general overhaul and upgrade of all systems. The rebuilt ships will emphasize AAW and will have a comprehensive AAW combat system. The overhaul was planned to take approximately two years, but has been delayed.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
[F42	Constitucao		1978	in overhaul]
F43	Liberal			1978/99
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Niteroi class (Mk10 type) frigates

Displacement: 3,707 tons full load
Dimensions: 129.2 x 13.5 x 5.5 meters (424 x 44.2 x 18.2 feet)
Propulsion: 2 shafts; 4 cruise diesels, 15,000 hp, 22 knots; 2 TM3B boost gas turbines, 50,080 hp, 30 knots
Crew: 217
Radar: ASW 3 air/surf search
Sonar: EDO 610E hull, EDO 700E towed VDS
Fire Control: 2 RTN 10X
EW: Cutlass intercept, chaff, Cygnus jammer
Aviation: aft helicopter deck and hangar for 1 Lynx
Armament: 4 MM40 Exocet SSM, 2 triple SeaCat SAM, 1 114 mm DP, 2 40 mm AA, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes, 1 375 mm ASW mortar

Concept/Program: Variants of the Vosper Mk10 design. These are general purpose frigates with some emphasis on ASW. However, the Ikara ASW launchers are believed to be inoperable. They are being extensively modernized; the updated ships are listed separately.

Builders: Vosper Thornycroft Ltd., UK, except last two by Arsenal de Marinha, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
F40	Niteroi			1976	
F41	Defensora		1977	
F44	Independencia		1979
F45	Uniao			1980
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Barroso class light patrol frigates

Displacement: 2,350 tons full load
Dimensions: 100 x 11.4 x 5.3 meters (328 x 37.4 x 17.4 feet)
Propulsion: 2 shafts; 2 cruise diesels, 11,780 hp; 1 LM2500 boost gas turbine, 27,500 hp, 27 knots
Crew: 126
Sonar: DSQS-21C hull
Fire Control: EOS-400 FCS, Sinconta MkII system
EW: SLQ-1A radar warning, SLQ-2 jammer, chaff
Aviation: aft helicopter deck and hangar for 1 Lynx
Armament: 4 MM40 Exocet SSM, 1 114 mm DP, 1 40 mm AA, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes

Concept/Program: A new, Brazilian-designed small patrol frigate based on the Inhauma class, but considerably improved. Additional ships had been planned but are now unlikely; the program has been delayed.

Builders: Arsenal de Marinha, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
[V34	Barroso			2006	building]
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Inhauma class light patrol frigates

Displacement: 2,350 tons full load
Dimensions: 95.8 x 11.4 x 5.3 meters (314.2 x 37.4 x 17.4 feet)
Propulsion: 2 shafts; 2 cruise diesels, 5,800 hp; 1 LM2500 boost gas turbine, 27,500 hp, 27 knots
Crew: 122
Sonar: DSQS-21C hull
Fire Control: RTN-10X
EW: Cygnus intercept, SRD-76 or SLQ-1 jammer, chaff
Aviation: aft helicopter deck and hangar for 1 Lynx
Armament: 4 MM40 Exocet SSM, 1 114 mm DP, 2 40 mm AA, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes

Concept/Program: German-design patrol frigates/corvettes for general patrol duties. Up to 16 were planned but only 4 were built. Reportedly suffer topweight problems.

Builders: Arsenal de Marinha, Rio de Janeiro; Verolme, Argra dos Reis, Brazil.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
V30	Inhauma			1989	ATL	Rio de Janeiro
V31	Jaceguay		1991	ATL	Rio de Janeiro
V32	Julio de Noronha	1992	ATL	Rio de Janeiro
V33	Frontin			1994	ATL	Rio de Janeiro
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Submarines

Tikuna (improved Tupi) class submarines

Displacement: 2,425 tons
Dimensions: 67 x 6.2 x 5.5 meters (219.7 x 20.3 x 18 feet)
Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 1 shaft, 4,600 hp, 22 knots
Crew: 39
Sonar: CSU-83
Armament: 8 21 inch torpedo tubes (16 torpedoes or 32 mines)

Concept/Program: An englarged, improved version of the Tupi/Type 209 class boats; general improvements throughout. Has suffered extensive delays.

Builders: Arsenal de Marinha, Rio de Janeiro.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
[S34	Tikuna			2005	building]
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Tupi class (Type 209/1400) coastal submarines

Displacement: 1,440 tons
Dimensions: 61 x 6.2 x 5.5 meters (200.1 x 20.3 x 18 feet)
Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 1 shaft, 2,400 hp, 21.5 knots
Crew: 30
Sonar: CSU-83
Armament: 8 21 inch torpedo tubes (16 torpedoes)

Concept/Program: German-designed coastal subs. Originally 5+ were planned, but only 4 will be built in favor of the improved design listed above. First unit recently overhauled at her builder's yard.

Builders: Arsenal de Marinha, Rio de Janeiro, except first boat by Howaldstwerke-Deutsche Werft, Kiel.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
S30	Tupi			1989	
S31	Tamoio			1994
S32	Timbira			1997
S33	Tapajo			1999
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Amphibious Ships

Ceara (USS Thomaston) class dock landing ships

Displacement: 12,150 tons full load
Dimensions: 155.5 x 25.6 x 5.8 meters (510 x 84 x 19 feet)
Propulsion: Steam turbines, 2 boilers, 2 shafts, 24,000 hp, 20 knots
Crew: 345
Troops: 340
Cargo:
Aviation: aft helicopter platform
Armament: 3 twin 3/50 DP

Concept/Program: Ex-USN LSDs transferred on lease.

Builders: Ingalls SB, Pascagoula, MS, USA.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
G30	Ceara			1956/89				Ex-LSD 34
G31	Rio de Janeiro		1956/90				Ex-LSD 33
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Mattoso Maia (USS Newport class) large landing ship

Displacement: 8,450 tons full load
Dimensions: 159.2 x 21.2 x 5.3 meters (562 x 69.5 x 17.5 feet)
Propulsion: 6 diesels, 2 shafts, 16,500 bhp, 20 knots
Crew: 267
Troops: 400
Cargo: 17,300 square feet vehicle (30 MBT & 17 trucks), 2,000 tons total (500 when beaching), 3 LCVP
Aviation: small aft landing area
Armament: 1 20 mm Phalanx CIWS, 8 12.7 mm MG

Concept/Program: Ex-USN LST acquired on lease.

Builders: National Steel & SB, San Diego, CA, USA.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
G28	Mattoso Maia		1970/94				Ex-LST 1186
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Duque de Caxia (De Soto County class) large landing ship

Displacement: 7,804 tons full load
Dimensions: 135.6 x 18.9 x 5.3 meters (445 x 62 x 17.5 feet)
Propulsion: 4 diesels, 2 shafts, 8,500 hp, 16.5 knots
Crew: 175
Troops: 575
Cargo: 75 tons (?)
Armament: 3 twin 3/50 DP

Concept/Program: Ex-USN LST transferred 1973. Used mostly for logistics; probably will be decommissioned soon.

Builders: Avondale, New Orleans.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
G26	Duque de Caxias		1957/73				Ex-LST 1174
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Patrol Vessels

Tritao class patrol tugs

Displacement: 1,680 tons full load
Dimensions: 55.4 x 11.6 x 3.4 meters (181.8 x 38.1 x 11.2 feet)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,480 hp, 12 knots
Crew: 49
Armament: 2 20 mm

Concept/Program: Former oilrig support tugs, purchased prior to completion. Mainly employed for patrol and SAR, but available for towing and firefighting.

Builders: Estanave, Manaus.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
R21	Tritao			1987				Ex-Sarandi
R22	Tridente		1987				Ex-Sambaida
R23	Triunfo			1986				Ex-Triunfo
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Imperial Marinheiro class patrol corvettes

Displacement: 960 tons full load
Dimensions: 56 x 9.3 x 3.6 meters (184 x 30.5 x 11.7 feet)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,160 hp, 16 knots
Crew: 64
Armament: 1 3/50 SP, 2-4 20 mm

Concept/Program: Tug-type vessels employed for coastal patrol; classed as corvettes. Equipped for firefighting. One unit wrecked 12 November 1996.

Builders: Smit, Kinderdijk, Netherlands.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
V15	Imperial Marinheiro	1955
V19	Caboclo			1955
V20	Angostura		1955
V21	Bahiana			1955
V23	Purus			1955
V24	Solimoes		1955
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Bracui (HMS River) class small patrol corvettes

Displacement: 770 tons full load
Dimensions: 47.5 x 10.5 x 2.9 meters (156 x 34.5 x 9.5 feet)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 3,100 hp, 14 knots
Crew: 30
Armament: 1 40mm, 2 12.7mm MG

Concept/Program: Ex-RN patrol/fleet minesweepers transferred to Brazil and employed as patrol ships. Other sisters acquired as buoy tenders.

Builders: Richards, Lowestoft, UK; Richards, Yarmouth, UK.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
P60	Bracui			1985/98				ex-Itchen
P61	Benevente		1985/98				ex-Blackwater
P62	Bocaina			1986/98				ex-Spey
P63	Babitonga		1986/98				ex-Arun
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Parnaiba river patrol monitor

Displacement: approx. 720 tons full load
Dimensions: 55 x 10.1 x 1.6 meters (180.5 x 33.3 x 5.1 feet)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, approx. 12 knots
Crew: approx. 90
Cargo: ??
Armament: 1 3 inch, 2 40 mm, 6 20 mm

Concept/Program: An ancient river monitor/patrol ship, recently re-engined with diesels. Apparently was not converted to a logistics ship/transport as had been previously reported, but she does have a helicopter deck.

Builders: Arsenal de Marinha, Rio de Janeiro.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
U17	Parnaiba		1938/99	Mato Grosso
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Pedro Teixeira class large river patrol boats

Displacement: 690 tons standard
Dimensions: 63.6 x 9.7 x 1.7 meters (208.7 x 31.8 x 5.6 feet)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,920 hp, 16 knots
Crew: 60
Troops: 85
Aviation: platform for 1 JetRanger
Armament: 1 40 mm, 6 12.7 mm MG, 2 81 mm mortars

Concept/Program: Relatively large river patrol ships for Amazon duty. Carry two armed landing craft.

Builders: Arsenal de Marinha, Rio de Janeiro.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
P20	Pedro Teixeira		1973	AMAZ
P21	Raposo Tavares		1973	AMAZ
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Roraima class river patrol boats

Displacement: 365 tons full load
Dimensions: 46.3 x 8.5 x 1.4 meters (151.9 x 27.9 x 4.6 feet)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,920 hp, 14 knots
Crew: 40
Armament: 1 40 mm, 2 20 mm, 2 81 mm mortars, 6 12.7 mm MG

Concept/Program: Amazon patrol vessels; carry two armed landing craft.

Builders: MacIaren, Niteroi.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
P30	Roraima			1975	AMAZ
P31	Rondonia		1975	AMAZ
P32	Amapa			1976	AMAZ
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Grajau class patrol boats

Displacement: 217 tons full load
Dimensions: 46.5 x 7.5 x 2.3 meters (152.6 x 24.6 x 7.5 feet)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 5,800 hp, 22 knots
Crew: 31
Armament: 1 40 mm, 2 20 mm

Concept/Program: Vosper-designed patrol boats; some built in Brazil but production problems lead to overseas construction of some units.

Builders: Arsenal de Marinha; Estaleiro Maua, Niteroi, Brazil; Peenewerft, Germany; Inace, Fortalesa, Brazil.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
P40	Grajau			1993		Natal
P41	Guaiba			1994		Natal
P42	Grauna			1994		Natal
P43	Goiana			1997		Natal
P44	Guajara			1995		Rio de Janiero
P45	Guapore			1995		Rio de Janiero
P46	Gurupa			1995		Rio Grande
P47	Gurupi			1996		Rio Grande
P48	Guanabara		1999		Belem
P49	Guaruja			1999		Belem
P50	Guaratuba		1999
P51	Gravatai		1999
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Mine Countermeasures Vessels

Aratu (Schutze) class coastal minesweepers

Displacement: 280 tons full load
Dimensions: 47.2 x 7.2 x 2.1 meters (154.9 x 23.6 x 6.9 feet)
Propulsion: 4 diesels, 2 shafts, 4,500 hp, 24 knots
Crew: 39
Armament: 1 40 mm

Concept/Program: Wooden coastal minesweepers built to a German design.

Builders: Abeking & Rasmussen, Germany.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
M15	Aratu			1971	ATL	Aratu
M16	Antatomirim		1971	ATL	Aratu
M17	Atalaia			1972	ATL	Aratu
M18	Aracatuba		1972	ATL	Aratu
M19	Abrolhos		1976	ATL	Aratu
M20	Albardao		1976	ATL	Aratu
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Fleet Auxiliaries

Note: The Tritao class patrol tugs are also available for towing duties.


Almirante Gastao Motta light fleet oiler

Displacement: 10,320 tons full load
Dimensions: 135 x 19 x 7.5 meters (442.9 x 62.3 x 24.6 feet)
Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 11,700 hp, 20 knots
Crew: 121
Cargo: 5,000 tons liquids, 200 tons dry cargo
Armament: light guns

Concept/Program: A new, Brazilian-built oiler built to replace Marajo.

Builders: Ishibras, Rio de Janeiro.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
G23	Almirante Gastao Motta	1991	
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Marajo light fleet oiler

Displacement: 10,500 tons full load
Dimensions: 134.4 x 19.3 x 7.3 meters (440.7 x 63.3 x 24 feet)
Propulsion: 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 8,000 hp, 13 knots
Crew: 121
Cargo: 6,600 tons fuels

Concept/Program: Old, unreliable oiler; may be retired soon.

Builders: Ishikawajima do Brazil.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
G27	Marajo			1968
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Felinto Perry fleet salvage ship

Displacement: 3,850 tons full load
Dimensions: 78.2 x 17.5 x 4.6 meters (256.6 x 57.4 x 15.1 feet)
Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 7,000 hp, 14.5 knots
Crew: 69
Aviation: platform

Concept/Program: Large submarine rescue and general salvage ship converted from a North Sea oilrig support vessel. Extensively equipped for salvage, towing, diving, firefighting.

Builders: Stord Verft, Norway.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
K11	Felinto Perry		1979/88	ATL	Niteroi		Ex-Holger Dane
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Almirante Guilhem class (Superpesa type) fleet tugs

Displacement: 2,400 tons full load
Dimensions: 63.2 x 13.4 x 4.5 meters (207 x 44 x 14.8 feet)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 7,120 hp, 14 knots
Crew: 40
Armament: 2 20 mm

Concept/Program: Large civilian tugs purchased for naval service.

Builders: Sumitomo, Uraga.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
R24	Almirante Guilhem	1976/81				Ex-Superpesa 4
R25	Almirante Guillobel	1976/81				Ex-Superpesa 5
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Trindade target service/support ship

Displacement: 1,308 tons full load
Dimensions: 53.7 x 6.1 x 2.1 meters (176.1 x 20 x 6.9 feet)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,740 hp, 12.7 knots
Crew: 22
Armament: 2 12.7 mm MG

Concept/Program: Former commercial tug seized for smuggling in 1989; used for target towing and support.

Builders: J.G. Hitzler, Lavenburg.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
U16	Trindade		1969/89				Ex-Nobistor
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Brasil training frigate

Displacement: 3,400 tons full load
Dimensions: 131.3 x 13.5 x 4.2 meters (430.7 x 44.3 x 13.8 feet)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 7,000 hp, 18 knots
Crew: 221 + 200 midshipmen
EW: RDL-2 intercept
Aviation: aft platform for 2 helos
Armament: 2 40 mm

Concept/Program: Training frigate similar in design to the Niteroi class, but without weapons or sensors and not capable of combat operations.

Builders: Arsenal de Marinha, Rio de Janeiro.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
U27	Brazil			1986	
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Other Auxiliaries

Custodio de Mello class logistics ships

Displacement: 7,300 tons full load (G20: 9,464 tons full load)
Dimensions: 119.5 x 16. x 6.3 meters (391.8 x 52.5 x 20.5 feet)
Propulsion: Steam turbines, 2 boilers, 2 shafts, 4,800 hp, 15 knots
Crew: 159
Troops: 497
Cargo: 425 cubic meters refrigerated; 4000 tons general
Armament: 2 3/50 DP, 2-4 20 mm

Concept/Program: General-purpose cargo transports; also operate in commercial service.

Builders: Ishkawajima, Tokyo.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
G20	Custodio de Mello	1955	
G21	Ary Parreiras		1957
G22	Soares Dutra		1957
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Almirante Ary Dos Santos Rongel polar research ship

Displacement: 3,670 tons full load
Dimensions: 75.3 x 13 x 5.3 meters (247 x 42.7 x 17.4 feet)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 4,500 hp, 14.5 knots
Cargo: 2,400 cubic meters
Aviation: platform for two light helicopters

Concept/Program: Norwegian polar research ship acquired 1994 to replace an old vessel.

Builders: Eides, Norway.


Number	Name			         Year	FLT  Homeport    Notes
H44	Almirante Ary Dos Santos Rongel	1981/94			 Ex-Polar Queen
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Sirius survey ship

Displacement: 1,800 tons full load
Dimensions: 78 x 12.1 x 3.7 meters (255.7 x 39.3 x 12.2 feet)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,700 hp, 15.7 knots
Crew: 116 plus 14 scientists
Armament: platform for 1 light helo

Concept/Program: General-purpose survey ship. One sister stricken.

Builders: Ishikawajima Co. Ltd., Tokyo


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
H21	Sirius			1958	
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Antares survey ship

Displacement: 1,400 tons full load
Dimensions: 55 x 10.3 x 4.3 meters (180.3 x 33.8 x 14.1 feet)
Propulsion: 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 1,860 hp, 13.5 knots
Crew: 49

Concept/Program: Former civilian vessel employed in seisographic surveys.

Builders: Mjellem and Karlsen A/S, Bergen, Norway.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
H40	Antares			1984/88				Ex-Lady Harrison
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Almirante Camara (USS Robert D. Conrad class) oceanographic research ship

Displacement: 1,380 tons full load
Dimensions: 63.7 x 12.2 x 4.7 meters (208.9 x 40 x 15.3 feet)
Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 1,000 hp, 13.5 knots
Crew: 36

Concept/Program: Ex-USN; transferred 1974.

Builders: Marietta Co., Pt. Pleasant, WV.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
H41	Almirante Camara	1965/74				Ex-AGOR 6
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Taurus (HMS River class) coastal survey ship

Displacement: 770 tons full load
Dimensions: 47.5 x 10.5 x 2.9 meters (156 x 34.5 x 9.5 feet)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 3,100 hp, 14 knots
Crew: 30

Concept/Program: Ex-RN patrol/fleet minesweeper transferred to Brazil; stripped of sweep gear and weapons before transfer. Other sisters acquired as buoy tenders and patrol ships.

Builders: Richards, Lowestoft, UK; Richards, Yarmouth, UK.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
H36	Taurus			1986/95				Ex-Helmsdale
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Barao De Teffe lighthouse tender/logistics ship

Displacement: 5,500 tons full load
Dimensions: 75.2 x 14.2 x 6.3 meters (246.6 x 45.2 x 20.8 feet)
Propulsion: 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 1,970 hp, 12 knots
Crew: 76
Aviation: platform for 2 light helicopters

Concept/Program: An old ex-Dutch polar research ship, replaced in that role in 1994 and reclassified as a lighthouse tender.

Builders: Aalborg Vaerft.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
H42	Barao De Teffe		1957/82				Ex-Thala Dan
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Almirante Graca Aranha lighthouse tender/logistics ship

Displacement: 2,390 tons full load
Dimensions: 74.8 x 13 x 4.2 meters (245.3 x 42.6 x 13.8 feet)
Propulsion: 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 2,440 hp, 14 knots
Crew: 95
Armament: platform for 1 light helicopter

Concept/Program: Lighthouse tender/logistics vessel with helicopter platform, landing craft, 10 ton crane.

Builders: Ebin, Niteroi.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
H34	Almirante Graca Aranha	1976	
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Cisne Branco sail training ship

Displacement: 1,038 tons full load
Dimensions: 78 x 10.5 meters
Propulsion: Sail (3 masts, Ship rig); 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 1,060 bhp
Crew: 22 + 55 cadets

Builders: Damen SY, Gorinchen and Nista BV, Amsterdam.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
	Cisne Branco		1999	
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Amorim Do Valle (HMS River) class buoy tenders

Displacement: 770 tons full load
Dimensions: 47.5 x 10.5 x 2.9 meters (156 x 34.5 x 9.5 feet)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 3,100 hp, 14 knots
Crew: 30

Concept/Program: Ex-RN patrol/fleet minesweepers transferred to Brazil; stripped of sweep gear and weapons before transfer. Other sisters acquired as survey ships and patrol ships.

Builders: Richards, Lowestoft, UK; Richards, Yarmouth, UK.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
H35	Amorim Do Valle		1985/95				Ex-Humber
H37	Garnier Sampaio		1986/95				Ex-Ribble
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Potengi riverine forces support ship

Displacement: 594 tons full load
Dimensions: 54.5 x 7.5 x 1.8 meters (178.8 x 24.5 x 6 feet)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 550 hp, 10 knots
Crew: 19

Concept/Program: Ancient river/coastal tanker converted for duty as a riverine forces support ship 1995-1996.

Builders: Papendrecht, Netherlands.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
G17	Potengi			1938/96	Matto Grosso
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Oswaldo Cruz class river hospital ships

Displacement: 500 tons full load
Dimensions: 47.2 x 8.5 x 1.8 meters (154.2 x 26.9 x 5.9 feet)
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 714 hp, 9 knots
Crew: 46 plus 21 medical

Concept/Program: Hospital ships for riverine duty. Based on Roraima class patrol boat design.

Builders: Arsenal de Marinho, Rio de Janeiro.


Number	Name			Year	FLT	Homeport	Notes
U18	Oswaldo Cruz		1984	AMAZ
U19	Carlos Chagas		1984	AMAZ
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