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In the naval race in Latin America, the Peruvian Navy, in a strategic move, announces the next generation of HDF-3200 frigates. This movement signals a possible superiority over the Tamandaré class frigates of the Brazilian Navy.
The Peruvian Navy aims to redefine the Latin American naval balance. Through a partnership with Hyundai Heavy Industries, from South Korea, it plans a significant upgrade to its fleet. Peruvian shipyards, supported by the South Korean giant, will build 15 new vessels, including frigates ocean patrol and landing ships, according to the Air and Naval Defense portal. The highlight is the HDF-3200 frigate, based on the advanced South Korean Daegu model, introduced in 2018.
The new Peruvian frigate, designed to have a displacement of around 3.400 tons, a maximum speed of 26 knots and a range of 6.000 nautical miles, will be equipped with a powerful arsenal. Armaments include SSM 700K anti-ship missiles and vertical launch systems, as well as the ability to operate various helicopters.
New Brazilian Navy frigate scheduled for August
On the other hand, the Brazilian Navy is not left behind with its new Tamandaré class frigates. With similar characteristics, such as a displacement of 3.400 tons and autonomy of 4.000 nautical miles, the Brazilian frigate, however, boasts a significantly faster cannon fire rate and robust anti-aircraft defenses. Developed in collaboration with Germany, Brazilian frigates promise to maintain Brazil's position as a naval power in the region.
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The first of the new Tamandaré class frigates, the F200 Tamandaré, is scheduled to be launched in August 2024 and is expected to be commissioned by 2026, four years after construction began. The remaining units are expected to be delivered and commissioned by 2029.
The question that remains is: will the Peruvian Navy's HDF-3200 frigates be able to surpass the Brazilian Navy's Tamandaré frigates in capacity?
While the specifications suggest a technical tie, the real test will be in the implementation and strategy for utilizing these powerful ships. With deliveries scheduled by 2029 for Peru and 2026 for Brazil, Latin America's naval future is about to see a new era of rivalry and modernization.
The naval race between the Peruvian Navy and the Brazilian Navy demonstrates the growing focus on autonomy and technological advancement in the region. While Brazil seeks to maintain its traditional leadership, Peru emerges as a formidable challenger, promising to change the balance of naval presence in Latin America.
Incomplete article because it does not address modern Brazilian submarines and the future Brazilian nuclear submarine under advanced construction. These resources alone far surpass the South American navies.
The idea was to compare the means: frigates
The Peruvian Navy, just like the country, does not have any quarrel with Brazil, they actually do and they already lost territories in the 19th century, they went to Chile, so yes, the navy of the two countries should be compared.
Besides, these two countries, despite some truces, have not enjoyed good diplomatic relations for years.