Aratu
Aratu
Mine CounterMeasures Vessels
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
Aratu
Designation
Aratu
Alternate Designation
Schutze
Equipment Type
Mine CounterMeasures Vessels
Manufacturer
Abeking & Rasmussen
Date of Introduction
1971
Description
The Brazilian Navy Aratu is a class of six coastal minesweepers built in Germany by Abeking & Rasmussen shipyard in the 1970s. These wooden vessels are able to conduct minesweeping missions by mechanical, acoustic and magnetic means. The propulsion system combines four diesel engine with two shafts developing 4,500-hp and allowing a top speed of 24 knots. These ships are fitted with a 40mm gun.
Naval & Littoral Specifications
Crew
32
Displacement
280.00 tonnes
Beam
7.20 m
Draft
2.10 m
Max Speed
24.0 knots
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Mine CounterMeasures Vessels
Status
Active
Also Known As
Schutze
Origin
Germany
Contractor
Abeking & Rasmussen
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
1971
Total Production
6
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
32
Dimensions — Beam
7.2 meter
Dimensions — Draft
2.1 meter
Dimensions — Length
47.2 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber
40 millimeter
Mass — Full Displacement
280 ton
Performance — Max Range
710 nautical mile
Power — Total Combined Power
4,500 hp
Speed — Cruise Speed
20 knot
Speed — Top Speed
24 knot
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Naval Gun Systems: 40mm Mk3 (1)
Details
Country of Origin
Germany
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a002135
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
47.2 m
Width
7.2 m
Height
—
Weight
280000 kg
Operators (1)
Brazil
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