Brazilian frigate Defensora (F-41)

The F Defensora (F-41) is a Niterói-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
History
Brazilian Naval EnsignBrazil
NameDefensora
NamesakeDefensora
OperatorBrazilian Navy
BuilderVosper Thornycroft
Launched27 March 1975
Christened14 December 1972
Commissioned3 March 1977
HomeportRio de Janeiro
IdentificationPennant number: F-41
Motto
  • Dum defendo, oppugno
  • (As long as I defend, I attack)
  • A Deusa
  • (The Goddess)
StatusActive
General characteristics
Class and typeNiterói-class frigate
Displacement3,200 tons standard, 3,800 tons full load
Length129.2 m (424 ft)
Beam13.5 m (44 ft)
Draught5.5 m (18 ft)
Propulsion
Speed30 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
Endurance45 days
Crew209
Armament
Aircraft carried1 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 facilitiesHelipad 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]

  • F Defensora Gallery
  • Defensora underway on 22 November 2005.
    Defensora underway on 22 November 2005.
  • Defensora moored next to F Independência on 31 May 2008 in George, South Africa.
    Defensora moored next to F Independência on 31 May 2008 in George, South Africa.
  • Defensora moored next to F Independência on 31 May 2008 in George, South Africa.
    Defensora moored next to F Independência on 31 May 2008 in George, South Africa.

References
  1. "NGB - Fragata Defensora - F 41". www.naval.com.br. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  2. DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON DC (1 April 1993). "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}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
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