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ARATU minesweepers (1971-1975)
Photo
Abrolhos 1998
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comm | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aratu | M15 | Abeking & Rasmussen, Lemwerder, West Germany | 27.5.1970 | 5.5.1971 | in service (2018) | ||
| Anhatomirim | M16 | Abeking & Rasmussen, Lemwerder, West Germany | 4.11.1970 | 30.11.1971 | reserve 2016 | ||
| Atalaia | M17 | Abeking & Rasmussen, Lemwerder, West Germany | 14.4.1971 | 13.12.1972 | in service (2018) | ||
| Araçatuba | M18 | Abeking & Rasmussen, Lemwerder, West Germany | 1971 | 13.12.1972 | in service (2018) | ||
| Abrolhos | M19 | Abeking & Rasmussen, Lemwerder, West Germany | 7.5.1974 | 16.4.1975 | reserve 8.2015 | ||
| Albardão | M20 | Abeking & Rasmussen, Lemwerder, West Germany | 5.9.1974 | 21.7.1975 | in service (2018) |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | 230 |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 280 |
| Length, m | 47.2 |
| Breadth, m | 7.16 |
| Draught, m | 2.10 |
| No of shafts | 2 Escher-Wyss cycloidal propellers |
| Machinery | 4 Maybach diesels |
| Power, h. p. | 4500 |
| Max speed, kts | 24 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil 22 |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | 710(20) |
| Armament | 1 x 1 - 40/70 Bofors 315, mechanical, acoustic, magnetic minesweeping gear |
| Electronic equipment | ZW-06 radar |
| Complement | 32 |
Standard scale images
Aratu 2000
Graphics
Abrolhos 1998
Project history
West German Schütze clas. Wooden hull.
Modernizations
2000-2007, all: - ZW06 radar; + Furuno 1831 radar
Naval service
No significant events.
