Built as a modified Nitoroi class training frigate by Arsenal de Marinha, Rio de Janeiro for the Brazilian Navy.
18 September 1981 keel laid down.
23 September 1983 launched under the name BRASIL U27.
Displacement 3.168 standard, 3.729 full load. Dim. 131.3 x 13.5 x 4.2m.
Powered by two 6-cyl Ishikawajima Brasil Pielstick 6PC L400 diesel engines, 7.800 hp., twin propellers, speed 16 knots, maximum 18 knots.
Range by 15 knots 7.000 mile.
Armament 2 – Bofors 40mm guns and 4 – 47 mm guns.
Accommodation for 224 crew and 201 midshipmen.
Has a helicopter platform on the stern for two helicopters.
21 August 1986 commissioned.
Used by the Brazilian Navy as training vessel, and she visited regular other countries for a goodwill visit.
2010 Still in service.
Brazil 1980 24cr sg1997, scott?
Brazil 2000 0.27cr sg?, scott?
Source: http://www.naviosdeguerrabrasileiros.hp ... 4/B064.htm