Brazilian frigate Defensora (F-41)

The F Defensora (F-41) is a Niteroi-class frigate of the Brazilian Navy. The Defensora was the second ship of her class ordered by the Brazilian Navy, on 20 September 1970. The Niterói was launched on 14 December 1972, and was commissioned on 3 March 1977.[1]

F Defensora (F-41)
History
Brazil
Name: Defensora
Namesake: Defensora
Operator: Brazilian Navy
Builder: Vosper Thornycroft
Launched: 27 March 1975
Christened: 14 December 1972
Commissioned: 3 March 1977
Homeport: Rio de Janeiro
Motto:
  • “Dum defendo, oppugno”
  • (As long as I defend, I attack)
  • “A Deusa”
  • (The Goddess)
Status: Active
General characteristics
Class and type: Niteroi class frigate
Type: frigate
Displacement: 3,200 tons standard, 3,800 tons full load
Length: 129.2 m (424 ft)
Beam: 13.5 m (44 ft)
Draught: 5.5 m (18 ft)
Propulsion:
Speed: 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph) (22 knots diesels only)
Range:
  • 5,300 NM - at 17 knots
  • 4,200 NM - at 19 knots
  • 1,300 NM - at 28 knots
Endurance: 45 days
Crew: 209
Armament:
Aircraft carried: 1 Westland Super Lynx Mk.21A (locally designated as AH-11A) or 1 Eurocopter AS-350/355 Squirrel (locally assembled by Helibrás as UH-12/UH-13 'Esquilo')
Aviation facilities: Helipad and hangar

History

F Defensora was modernized in June 2000, receiving improvements particularly in the sensor and armament systems, returning to active service in August 2003. Afterwards the vessel is proudly nicknamed “The Goddess” for its crew.[1]

The Navy Arsenal of Rio de Janeiro carried out, on July 13, the shipment of the last two propulsion engines in the Defensora, submitted to the W6 review, anticipating the goal by 15 days of the predicted. The event is an important milestone in the General Maintenance Period (PMG) of the ship, which, in 2017, was selected as one of the priority projects of the Navy.[2]

References
  1. "NGB - Fragata Defensora - F 41". www.naval.com.br. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  2. DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON DC (1993-04-01). "Department of the Navy FY 1994 Budget Estimates. Operation and Maintenance, Navy Reserve. Justification of Estimates Submitted to Congress April 1993". Fort Belvoir, VA. doi:10.21236/ada265061. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
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