수상전투함 브라질, 타만다레급 호위함 1번함 진수

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브라질 해군이 8월 9일 4척 건조 예정인 타만다레급 호위함의 1번함 F200 타만다레함을 산타 카타리나의 티센크룹 에스탈레이루 브라질 술 조선소에서 진수시켰습니다. 

2029년까지 4척이 인도될 예정이며, MEKO A100 설계를 기반으로 해 배수량 3,500톤, 전장 107.2m의 호위함이네요. 대공미사일은 CAMM/Sea Ceptor 미사일 시스템이고, 대함미사일은 브라질제 MANSUP 대함미사일, Mk.46 어뢰와 오토 멜라라제 76mm/62구경 함포를 갖추고 있습니다. 레이시온제 X, S밴드 레이더를 갖췄고 헨솔트의 TRS-4D, 화력통제레이더는 탈레스의 STIR이고, 소나는 아틀라스사의 ASO 713 헐마운티드 소나를 장비했습니다. 

Brazil launches first in class F200 Tamandaré frigate - Naval Technology (naval-technology.com)

Brazil launches first in class F200 Tamandaré frigate

Brazil launches first in class F200 Tamandaré frigate

The Tamandaré frigate will protect the 4.5 million square km of Brazil's Blue Amazon strategic territory.

Andrew Salerno-GarthwaiteAugust 12, 2024

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Brazil has launched the first in class Tamandaré frigate for the protection of the Blue Amazon maritime area.

The Brazilian Navy has achieved a significant milestone in its fleet modernisation programme with the launch of the first Tamandaré-class frigate, named F200 Tamandaré on 9 August 2024 at the ThyssenKrupp Estaleiro Brasil Sul shipyard in Santa Catarina.

The frigates are a crucial element of the Brazilian Navy’s Corvettes Class Programme (CCT), aimed at enhancing national territorial defence and safeguarding the country’s extensive natural resources.

With the launch of the F200 Tamandaré, the CCT programme is on target to have the first in class vessel operational in 2024, with the remaining vessels scheduled for delivery by 2029. These frigates will play a vital role in Brazil’s defence strategy, ensuring the security of the Blue Amazon and enhancing the Navy’s ability to respond to both conventional and asymmetric threats in its maritime domain.

Based on the MEKO A100 design, the Tamandaré-class frigates are multi-mission vessels, featuring a displacement of 3,500 tonnes, a length of 107.2 metres (m), and a draft of 5.2m. The ships incorporate stealth characteristics to minimise radar signature and are designed for a variety of operational roles, including escort duties, maritime traffic protection, and humanitarian missions.

The Tamandaré-class frigates, developed by the Águas Azuis consortium—comprising Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, Embraer Defense & Security, and Atech—are designed to bolster Brazil’s naval capabilities in the strategic Blue Amazon region, which encompasses over 4.5 million square kilometres of maritime territory. 

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Each frigate is equipped with advanced weaponry and sensor systems. The primary air defence system is the Sea Ceptor missile system, integrated with the Common Anti-air Modular Missile (CAMM), offering comprehensive self-defence and local area air defence capabilities. The ships also feature MANSUP anti-ship missiles, Mark 46 anti-submarine torpedoes, and a range of naval guns, including the Leonardo OTO Melara SRGM 76/62mm.

The construction of the Tamandaré-class frigates represents a significant technological and industrial achievement for Brazil, with a high degree of domestically produced local content, consisting of over 30% of the first ship, and 40% of subsequent ships. The initiative also involves a substantial transfer of naval engineering technology, positioning Brazil as a key player in military shipbuilding.

The sensor suite includes state-of-the-art radars such as the Raytheon X- and S-band radars, Hensoldt TRS-4D surveillance radar, and the Thales STIR fire-control radar. The frigates are also outfitted with the Atlas Elektronik ASO 713 hull-mounted sonar and Safran’s Paseo XLR optronic sights, enhancing their ability to detect and engage various threats in complex maritime environments.

Propulsion for the Tamandaré is provided by a two-shaft system integrating MAN and Caterpillar diesel engines, allowing the frigates to achieve a maximum speed of 28 knots. The ships also feature L3 MAPPS’ integrated platform management system, which monitors and controls onboard equipment, ensuring efficient operation.