BRAZIL

This page provides details on warships from the Federative Republic of Brazil. All photographs displayed are copyright Matterson Marine Pty Ltd unless otherwise acknowledged. 

 

CLEMENCEAU CLASS AIRCRAFT CARRIERS

R Name Builder Launched Commissioned Transferred De-Commissioned Comments
99 Sao Paulo
ex FNS Foch		 Chantiers Atlantique 28-Jul-1960 15-Jul-1963 15-Nov-2000    
   

 

    
LENGTH 265.0m
BEAM 31.72m
DISPLACEMENT 24200 tons / 32700 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT *
MACHINERY 2 sets geared turbines; 2 props; 126000shp
SPEED 32 knots
RANGE 7500 / 18
COMPLEMENT 1338 plus 580 aircrew
AIRCRAFT *
COMMENTS  

 

COLOSSUS CLASS AIRCRAFT CARRIER

Hull No. Name Builder Launched Commissioned Transferred De-Commissioned Comments
A 11 Minas Gerias
ex HMS Vengeance		 Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd. 23-Feb-1944 15-Jan-1945 14-Dec-1956 16 Oct 2001
   


Minas Gerias
Photo: Frans Sanderse

    
LENGTH 211.80m
BEAM 24.49m
DISPLACEMENT 15890 tons / 19890 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 10 / 40mm AA (IV x 2, II x1)
MACHINERY 2 sets Parsons geared turbines; 2 props; 40000 hp
SPEED 24 knots
RANGE 12000 / 14
COMPLEMENT 1000 + 300 air group
AIRCRAFT 7 / S-2E Tracker
4 / Sea King helicopters
COMMENTS  

 

ALLEN M. SUMNER CLASS DESTROYERS

D Name Builder Launched Commissioned Transferred De-Commissioned Comments
34 Mato Grosso
ex USS Compton, DD705		 Federal SB & DD 17-Sep-1944 4-Nov-1944 27-Sep-1972  Jul 1990 1990 Stricken and scrapped
35 Sergipe
ex USS James C. Owens, DD776		 Bethlehem, San Pedro 1-Oct-1944 17-Feb-1945 15-Jul-1973 17 Oct 1995 Sold for Scrap
36 Alagoas
ex USS Buck, DD761		 Bethlehem, 
San Francisco		 11-Mar-1944 28-Jun-1946 16-Jul-1973 30 Jun 1995 1995: Sold for Scrap
37 Rio Grande do Norte
ex USS Strong, DD758		 Bethlehem, 
San Francisco		 23-Apr-1944 8-Mar-1945 31-Oct-1973 6 Feb 1996 1997: Sank whilst under tow to breakers
38 Espirito Santo
ex USS Lowry, DD770		 Bethlehem, San Pedro 6-Feb-1944 28-Jul-1944 31-Oct-1973 2 Feb 1996 Oct 1996: Sold for Scrap
   

 

    
LENGTH 114.76m
BEAM 12.44m
DISPLACEMENT 2200 tons / 3320 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 1 / Seacat SAM launcher (D34 only)
6 / 127mm 38 cal. DP (II x 3)
2 / Hedgehog systems
6 / 324mm Mk 32 ASW torpedo tubes (III x 2)
MACHINERY 2 shaft geared turbines; 60000shp
SPEED 34 knots
RANGE 4600 / 15
COMPLEMENT 274
AIRCRAFT facilities for small helicopter (except D34)
   
COMMENTS Mato Grosso (D34) was not modernized under the FRAM system. The others being given FRAM II modernizations.

 

FLETCHER  CLASS DESTROYERS

DD

 Name Builder Launched Commissioned Transferred De-Commissioned Comments
27 Para
ex USS Guest, DD472		 Boston Navy Yard 20-Feb-1942 15-Dec-1942 5-Jun-1959 1978 1978 Stricken and scrapped
28 Pariaba
ex USS Bennett, DD473		 Boston Navy Yard 16-Apr-1942 9-Feb-1943 15-Dec-1959 1978 1978 Stricken and scrapped
29 Parana
ex USS Cushing, DD797		 Bethlehem Steel,
Staten Island 		 30-Sep-1943 17-Jan-1944 20-Jul-1961 4-Apr-1982 Sold for Scrap
30 Pernambuco
ex USS Hailey, DD556		 Seattle-Tacoma
Shipbuilding		 9-Mar-1943 30-Sep-1943 20-Jul-1961 1982 1982 Stricken and Scrapped
31 Piaui
ex USS Lewis Hancock, DD675		 Federal Shipbuilding,
Kearny		 1-Aug-1943 29-Sep-1943 2-Aug-1967 1989 1989 Stricken and Scrapped
32 Santa Catarina
ex USS Irwin, DD794		 Bethlehem Steel,
San Pedro		 31-Oct-1943 14-Feb-1944 10-May-1968 1978 1978 Stricken and Scrapped
33 Maranhao
ex USS Shields, DD596		 Puget Sound Navy Yard 25-Sep-1944 8-Feb-1945 1-Jul-1972 1990 1990 Stricken and scrapped
   

 

    
LENGTH 114.80m
BEAM 12.0m
DISPLACEMENT 2050 tons / 3050 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 1 / Seacat SAM launcher (D33 only)
5 / 127mm 38-cal. Mk 42 DP (D30 - 4 / 127mm only)
10 / 40mm AA (IV x 2, II x 1) (D28, 29, 33)
6 / 40mm AA (II x 3) (D27 only)

5 / torpedo tubes (V x 1) (all except D33)
6 / 324mm Mk 32 ASW torpedo tubes
1 / depth charge racks
MACHINERY 2 sets geared steam turbines; 2 props; 60000 shp 
SPEED 35 knots
RANGE 5000 / 15
COMPLEMENT 260
COMMENTS  

 

FRAM I MODERNISATION
GEARING CLASS

D Name Builder Launched Commissioned Transferred De-Commissioned Comments
25 Marcilio Dias
es USS Henry W. Tucker		 Consolidated Steel, Orange 8-Nov-1944 10-Mar-1945 3-Dec-1973 *** 1992: Sunk as Target
26 Mariz E. Barros
ex USS Brinkley Bass		 Consolidated Steel, Orange 26-May-1945 1-Oct-1945 3-Dec-1973 1 Sep 1997 *
   

 

    
LENGTH 119.00m
BEAM 12.40m
DISPLACEMENT 2425 tons / 3500 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 4 / 127mm 38 cal. DP (II x 2)
1 / 8 tube ASROC launcher
6 / 324mm Mk 32 ASW torpedo tubes (III x 2)
MACHINERY 2 GE geared turbines; 2 props; 60000 shp
SPEED 34 knots
RANGE 5800 / 15
COMPLEMENT 274
AIRCRAFT facilities for small helicopter
COMMENTS  

 

BROADSWORD (TYPE 22) CLASS FRIGATES

F Name Builder Launched Commissioned Transferred Decommissioned Comments
46 Greenhalgh
ex HMS Broadsword		 Yarrow Ltd., Scotstoun 12-May-1976 3-May-1979

30-Jun-1995
47 Dodsworth
ex HMS Battleaxe		 Yarrow Ltd., Scotstoun 18-May-1977 28-Mar-1980 30-Aug-1996  11 Mar 2004
48 Bosisio
ex HMS Brilliant		 Yarrow Ltd., Scotstoun 15-Dec-1978 10-Apr-1981

30-Aug-1996

  
49 Rademaker
ex HMS Brazen		 Yarrow Ltd., Scotstoun 4-Mar-1980 2-Jul-1982 30-Apr-1997
   

 

    
LENGTH 131.20m
BEAM 14.80m
DISPLACEMENT 3900 tons / 4400 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 4/MM40 Exocet SSM
2/Sea Wolf SAM systems
2/40mm 70-cal. Bofors AA
2/20mm AA
6/324mm ASW torpedo tubes (IIIx2)
MACHINERY COGOG; 2 Olympus TM-3B gas turbines; 2 Tyne RM-1A gas turbines; 2 CP props; 54600 shp max.
SPEED 29 knots
RANGE 4500 / 18
COMPLEMENT 239
AIRCRAFT 1-2/SAH-11 Lynx helicopters
COMMENTS  

 

NITEROI CLASS FRIGATES

F Name Builder Launched Commissioned Decommissioned Comments
40 Niteroi Vosper Thornycroft 8-Feb-1974 20-Nov-1976
41 Defensora Vosper Thornycroft 27-Mar-1975 5-Mar-1977
42 Constitucao Vosper Thornycroft 15-Apr-1976 31-Mar-1978
43 Liberal Vosper Thornycroft 7-Feb-1977 18-Nov-1978
44 Independencia Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro 2-Sep-1974 3-Sep-1979
45 Uniao Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro 14-Mar-1975 12-Sep-1980
   


 Defensora
Slide: Matterson Marine Collection

    
LENGTH 129.24m
BEAM 13.52m
DISPLACEMENT 3200 tons / 3800 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 4/MM40 Exocet SSM
MACHINERY CODOG; 2 gas turbines; 4 diesels; 2 CP props; 56000 shp max.
SPEED 30.5 knots
RANGE 5300 / 17.5
COMPLEMENT 209
AIRCRAFT 1/Super Lynx helicopter
COMMENTS  

 

GARCIA CLASS FRIGATES

FF Name Builder Launched Commissioned Transferred Decommissioned Comments
27 Para
ex USS Albert David		 Lockheed SB, Seattle 19-Dec-1964 19-Oct-1968

18-Sep-1989
28 Paraiba
ex USS Davidson		 Avondale SY 3-Oct-1964 7-Dec-1965 25-Jul-1989 26 Jul 2002 2005: Sank whilst under tow to breakers
29 Parana
ex USS Sample		 Lockheed SB, Seattle 28-Apr-1964 23-Mar-1968

24-Aug-1989

 2004 2005 - Scrapped (Alang)
30 Pernambuco
ex USS Bradley		 Bethlehem SB 26-Mar-1964 15-May-1965 25-Sep-1989
   

 

    
LENGTH 126.33m
BEAM 13.47m
DISPLACEMENT 2624 tons / 3560 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 2/127mm 38-cal DP
1/Mk 16 Mod 4 ASROC ASW RL
6/324mm Mk 32 ASW Torpedo Tubes
MACHINERY 1 set geared steam turbines; 1 propeller; 35000 shp
SPEED 27 knots
RANGE 4000/20
CREW 268
AIRCRAFT 1/SH-2F LAMPS-1 helicopter
COMMENTS  

 

INHAUMA CLASS FRIGATES

V Name Builder Launched Commissioned Decommissioned Comments
30 Inhauma Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro 3-Dec-1986 12-Dec-1989
31 Jaceguai Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro 8-Jun-1987 2-Apr-1991  
32 Julio de Noronha EMAQ-Verolme Estaleiros S.A. Dec-1991 27-Oct-1992  
33 Frontin EMAQ-Verolme Estaleiros S.A. 6-Feb-1992 11-Mar-1994
   

 

    
LENGTH 95.77m
BEAM 11.40m
DISPLACEMENT 1670 tons / 2350 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 4/MM40 Exocet SSM
1/114mm  55-cal. Mk 8 DP
2/40mm 70-cal. Bofors L70 AA (Ix2)
6/324mm ASW torpedo tubes (III x 2)
MACHINERY CODOG; 1 G.E. LM2500 gas turbine; 2 MTU diesels; 2 CP props; 27490 shp max.
SPEED 26 knots
RANGE 4000 / 15
COMPLEMENT 135 (accommodation for 162)
AIRCRAFT 1/SAH-11 Lynx helicopter
COMMENTS  

 

BARROSO CLASS FRIGATES

V Name Builder Launched Commissioned Decommissioned Comments
34 Barroso Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro 20-Dec-2002 2008*
   

 

    
LENGTH 100.66m
BEAM 11.40m
DISPLACEMENT 1785 tons / 2350 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 4/MM40 Exocet SSM
1/114mm  55-cal. Mk 8 DP
1/40mm 70-cal. Bofors AA
6/324mm ASW torpedo tubes (III x 2)
MACHINERY CODOG; 1 G.E. LM2500 gas turbine; 2 MTU diesels; 2 CP props; 27490 shp max.
SPEED 27 knots
RANGE 4000 / 15
COMPLEMENT 126
AIRCRAFT 1/Super Lynx helicopter
COMMENTS  

 

TIKUNA (TYPE 209/1400) CLASS SUBMARINES

S Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
34 Tikuna Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro 2004   16-Dec-2005    
   


Tikuna
Photo: Frans Sanderse

    
LENGTH 62.05m
BEAM 6.3m
DISPLACEMENT 1150 tons (light) / 1285 tons (surface) / 1440 tons (submerged)
ARMAMENT 8/533mm Torpedo tubes
MACHINERY Diesel-electric propulsion; 4 diesels; 1 prop; 5000 shp
SPEED 11.5 knots (surface) 22 knots max. (submerged)
RANGE 8200 / 8
COMPLEMENT 33
COMMENTS  

 

TUPI (TYPE 209/1400) CLASS SUBMARINES

S Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
30 Tupi Howaldswerke, Kiel 28-Apr-1987 20-Aug-1988      
31 Tamoio Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro 18-Nov-1993 17-Jul-1995    
32 Timbira Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro 5-Jan-1996 15-Dec-1996    
33 Tapajo Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro 11-Jun-1998 Dec-1999    
   

 

    
LENGTH 61.2m
BEAM 6.3m
DISPLACEMENT 1150 tons (light) / 1285 tons (surface) / 1440 tons (submerged)
ARMAMENT 8/533mm Torpedo tubes
MACHINERY Diesel-electric propulsion; 4 diesels; 1 prop; 5000 shp
SPEED 11.5 knots (surface) 22 knots max. (submerged)
RANGE 8200 / 8
COMPLEMENT 33
COMMENTS  

 

OBERON CLASS SUBMARINES

SS Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
20 Humaita Vickers, Barrow 5-Oct-1971 18-Jun-1973  ***  
21 Tonelero Vickers, Barrow 22-Nov-1972 8-Sep-1978  ***
22 Riachuelo Vickers, Barrow 6-Sep-1975 12-Mar-1977  ***
   

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Oberon Class

    
LENGTH 89.92m
BEAM 8.07m
DISPLACEMENT 1620 tons (surface) 2410 tons (submerged)
ARMAMENT 8/533mm Torpedo tubes
MACHINERY 2 diesels, electric drive, 2 props; 6000shp
SPEED 17.5 knots (surface) 15 knots (submerged)
RANGE 9000/12 (surface) 11000/8 (snorkel)
ENDURANCE 56 days
CREW 62
COMMENTS  

 

GUPPY III TYPE SUBMARINES

S Name Builder Launched Commissioned Transferred De-Commissioned Comments
15 Goiaz
ex USS Trumpetfish, SS425		 Cramp SB Co. 13-May-1945 29-Jan-1946 15-Oct-1973 ***  
16 Amazonas
ex USS Greenfish, SS351		 Electric Boat Co. 21-Dec-1945 7-Jun-1946 19-Dec-1973 15 Oct 1992 Preserved as Museum
   

 

    
LENGTH 99.50m
BEAM 8.20m
DISPLACEMENT 1975 tons (surface) 2450 tons (submerged)
ARMAMENT 20 / 21" Torpedo tubes
MACHINERY 4 diesels, electric drive, 2 props; 6400bhp
SPEED 20 knots (surface) 15 knots (submerged)
RANGE  
ENDURANCE  
CREW 85
COMMENTS  

 

GUPPY II TYPE SUBMARINES

S Name Builder Launched Commissioned Transferred De-Commissioned Comments
10 Guanabara
ex USS Dogfish, SS350		 Electric Boat CO. 27-Oct-1945 29-Apr-1946 28-Jul-1972 1983 Sold for Scrap
11 Rio Grande do Sul
ex USS Grampus, SS523		 Boston Navy Yard 15-Dec-1944 26-Oct-1964 13-May-1972 1978  
12 Bahia
ex USS Sea Leopard, SS483		 Portsmouth Navy Yard 2-Mar-1945 11-Jun-1945 27-Mar-1973 1998 Sold for Scrap
13 Rio de Janeiro
ex Guanabara
ex USS Odax, SS484		 Portsmouth Navy Yard 10-Apr-1945 11-Jul-1945 8-Jul-1972 1978 1981: Sold for Scrap
14 Ceara
ex USS Amberjack, SS522		 Boston Navy Yard 15-Dec-1944 4-Mar-1946 17-Oct-1973 ***  
   

 

    
LENGTH 93.70m
BEAM 8.30m
DISPLACEMENT 1870 tons (surface) 2420 tons (submerged)
ARMAMENT 10 / 21" Torpedo tubes
MACHINERY 3 diesels, 4800shp; 2 electric motors, 5400shp; 2 props
SPEED 18 knots (surface) 15 knots (submerged)
RANGE 12000 / 8 (surface)
ENDURANCE  
CREW 82
COMMENTS  

 

RIVER CLASS 
PATROL SHIPS (P), SURVEY SHIPS (H) and
NAVIGATIONAL AIDS TENDER (H)

M Name Builder Launched Commissioned Transferred De-Commissioned Comments
H 35 Amorin do Valle ex HMS Humber Richards (Shipbuilders) Ltd. 17-May-1984 7-Jun-1985 Feb-1995 Survey Ship
H 36 Taurus
ex Jorge Leite 
ex HMS Ribble		 Richards (Shipbuilders) Ltd. 7-May-1985 28-Jun-1986 Feb-1995 Survey Ship
H 37 Garnier Sampaio
ex HMS Helmsdale		 Richards (Shipbuilders) Ltd. 11-Jan-1985 6-Jun-1985 Feb-1995 Navigational Aids Tender
P 60 Bracui
ex Jorge Leite H45 
ex HMS Itchen		 Richards (Shipbuilders) Ltd. 16-Nov-1984 12-Oct-1985 8-Apr-1998
P 61 Benevente
ex Melo Baptista, 
ex HMS Blackwater		 Richards (Shipbuilders) Ltd. 29-Aug-1984 20-Jun-1985 10-Jul-1998
P 62 Bocaina
ex Andromeda 
ex HMS Spey		 Richards (Shipbuilders) Ltd. 22-May-1985 19-Jul-1986 10-Jul-1998
P 63 Babitonga
ex HMS Arun		 Richards (Shipbuilders) Ltd. 20-Aug-1985 29-Aug-1986 18-Sep-1998
   

 

    
LENGTH 47.60m
BEAM 10.50m
DISPLACEMENT 630 tons / 770 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT P 60 - 63:1/40mm Bofors Mk 3 AA
2/12.7mm machine guns 

H 35 - 37: Armament removed
MACHINERY 2 diesels; 2 props; 3040 bhp
SPEED 14 knots
RANGE 4500 / 10
COMPLEMENT 30
AIRCRAFT -
COMMENTS  


IMPERIAL MARINHEIRO CLASS PATROL SHIPS

V Name Builder Launched Commissioned Decommissioned Comments
15 Imperial Marinheiro L. Smit,
Kinderdijk		 24 Nov 1954 6 Jun 1955
16 Iguatemi L. Smit,
Kinderdijk		 *** *** 9 Aug 1996
17 Iparanga L. Smit,
Kinderdijk		 *** *** 1993
18 Forte de Coimbra L. Smit,
Kinderdijk		 *** *** 12 Nov 1996 Stranded and Stricken
19 Caboclo L. Smit,
Kinderdijk		 28 Aug 1954 Apr 1955
20 Angostura L. Smit,
Kinderdijk		 1955 1955
21 Bahiana L. Smit,
Kinderdijk		 *** *** 5 Mar 2002
22 Mearim L. Smit,
Kinderdijk		 *** *** 4 Dec 1998
23 Purus L. Smit,
Kinderdijk		 *** *** 2003 Transferred to Namibia
24 Solimoes L. Smit,
Kinderdijk		 24 Nov 1954 1955
   

 

    
LENGTH 55.72m
BEAM 9.55m
DISPLACEMENT 911 tons / 960 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 1 / 76.2mm 50-cal. US Mk26 DP
4 / 20mm 70-cal. Oerlikon Mk10 AA
MACHINERY 2 diesels; 2 props; 2160bhp
SPEED 15 knots
RANGE -
COMPLEMENT 70
AIRCRAFT -
COMMENTS  

 

PETRO TEIXEIRA CLASS PATROL BOATS

P Name Builder Launched Commissioned Decommissioned Comments
20 Pedro Teixeira Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro 11-Jun-1972 17-Dec-1973
21 Raposo Tavares Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro 11-Jun-1972 17-Dec-1973
   

 

    
LENGTH 63.56m
BEAM 9.71m
DISPLACEMENT 690 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 1/40mm Bofors AA
4/12.7mm machine guns (Ix4)
2/81mm Mortar / 12.7mm machine gun combinations
MACHINERY 2 diesels; 2 props; 3480 shp
SPEED 14 knots
RANGE 6800 / 10
COMPLEMENT 58 + accommodation for 80 troops
AIRCRAFT 1/UH-12 Esquilo-I helicopter
COMMENTS  


GRAUNA CLASS PATROL CRAFT

P Name Builder Launched Commissioned Decommissioned Comments
40 Grajau Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro 21 May 1993 1 Dec 1993
   

 

    
LENGTH 46.50m
BEAM 7.50m
DISPLACEMENT 213 tons / 263 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 1 / 40mm 70-cal. Bofors AA
2 / 20mm 90-cal. Oerlikon AA
MACHINERY 2 MTU diesels; 2 props; 6688bhp
SPEED 22 knots
RANGE 2200 / 12
COMPLEMENT 29
AIRCRAFT -
COMMENTS  


SCHUTZE CLASS MINESWEEPERS

M Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
15 Aratu Abeking & Rasmussen, Lemwerder 27-May-1970 5-May-1971    
16 Anhatomirim Abeking & Rasmussen, Lemwerder 4-Nov-1970 30-Nov-1971    
17 Atalaia Abeking & Rasmussen, Lemwerder 14-Apr-1971 13-Dec-1972    
18 Aracatura Abeking & Rasmussen, Lemwerder 1971 13-Dec-1972    
19 Abrolhos Abeking & Rasmussen, Lemwerder 7-May-1974 16-Apr-1975    
20 Albardao Abeking & Rasmussen, Lemwerder Sep-1974 21-Jul-1975    
   

 

    
LENGTH 47.44 m 
BEAM 7.16m
DISPLACEMENT 253 tons / 280 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 1 / 40mm 70-cal. Bofors AA
MACHINERY 4 Maybach diesels; 2 props; 4500 bhp
SPEED 24 knots
RANGE 700 / 20
CREW 36
COMMENTS  


SIR GALAHAD CLASS TANK LANDING SHIPS

G Name Builder Launched Commissioned Transferred De-Commissioned Comments
29 Garcia d'Avila
ex RFA Sir Galahad		 Swan Hunter Shipbuilders 13-Dec-1986 7-Dec-1987  2006 Apr 2007: Purchased by Brazil but not formally handed over until November 2007.
 


Sir Galahad
Slide: Matterson Marine Collection  

 
LENGTH 140.47m
BEAM 20.02m
DISPLACEMENT 7400 tons / 8541 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT  
MACHINERY 2 diesels; 2 CP props; 13310bhp
SPEED 17.2 knots
RANGE 13000 / 15
CREW 49 + 340 troops
AIRCRAFT  
COMMENTS  

 

NEWPORT CLASS TANK LANDING SHIPS 

G Name Builder Launched Commissioned Transferred De-Commissioned Comments
28 Mattoso Maia
ex USS Cayuga		 National Steel SB, San Diego 12-Jul-69 8-Aug-1970 26-Aug-1994    
   

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 Newport Class

    
LENGTH 159.2m
BEAM 21.18m
DISPLACEMENT 4795 tons / 8450 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 1/20mm Mk 15 CIWS
4/12.7mm .50cal machine guns
MACHINERY 6 diesels; 2 CP props; 16500hp
SPEED 22 knots
RANGE  
CREW 187 + 314 troops
COMMENTS  

 

THOMASTON CLASS DOCK LANDING SHIPS 

G Name Builder Launched Commissioned Transferred De-Commissioned Comments
30 Ceara
ex USS Hermitage, LSD 34		 Ingalls Shipbuilders, Pascagoula 12-Jun-1956 14-Dec-1958 2-Oct-1989    
31 Rio de Janeiro
ex USS Alamo, LSD 33		 Ingalls Shipbuilders, Pascagoula 20-Jan-1956 24-Aug-1956 18-Jan-1991    
   

 

    
LENGTH 155.45m
BEAM 25.60m
DISPLACEMENT 6880 tons / 12150 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 6 / 76.2mm 50-cal. Mk 33 DP (IIx3)
MACHINERY 2 sets GE geared steam turbines; 2 props; 24000 shp
SPEED 22 knots
RANGE 10000 / 20
CREW 345 + 340 troops
COMMENTS  

 

MOTTA CLASS REPLENISHMENT OILER

G Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
23 Almirante Gastao Motta Ishikawajima do Brasil,
Rio de Janeiro		 1 Jun 1990 26 Nov 1991    
 

 

 

 

  
LENGTH 135.00m
BEAM 19.00m
DISPLACEMENT 10300 tons (fl)
ARMAMENT 2 / 12.7mm machine guns
MACHINERY 2 Wartsila Vasa diesels; 1 CP prop; 11700bhp
SPEED 20 knots
RANGE 10000 / 15
COMPLEMENT 121
AIRCRAFT -
COMMENTS  

 

MARAJO CLASS REPLENISHMENT OILER

G Name Builder Launched Commissioned De-Commissioned Comments
27 Marajo Ishikawajima do Brasil,
Rio de Janeiro		 31 Jan 1968 22 Oct 1968    
 

 

 

 

  
LENGTH 137.10m
BEAM 19.22m
DISPLACEMENT 16000 tons
ARMAMENT -
MACHINERY 1 Sulzer diesel; 1 prop; 8000bhp
SPEED 13 knots
RANGE -
COMPLEMENT 80
AIRCRAFT -
COMMENTS  

This page was last updated on: 2nd December 2007