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Niteroi

Frigateconfirmed

Niteroi

The Niterói class is a series of frigates of the Brazilian Navy built by Vosper Thornycroft of the United Kingdom and the Rio de Janeiro Navy Arsenal based on the Type 21 frigates.

Specifications

TypeFrigate
OriginUnited Kingdom
ManufacturerVosper Thornycroft, Rio de Janeiro Navy Arsenal
Introduced1976
StatusIn service
Length129.2 m
Speed30 kn
Range5,300 nmi
Crew217
Displacement3,355 t
Endurance45 days

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Brazil5confirmed

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