Indústria naval: Brasil compra por 30 milhões de euros quatro canhões para fragatas Classe Tamandaré da Marinha que serão construídas em Itajaí

Naval Industry: Brazil Purchases Four Cannons for Tamandaré Class Frigates from the Navy for 30 Million Euros That Will Be Built in Itajaí

Written by Flavia Marinho

Published on 24/09/2020 at 11:33

Marinha do Brasil escolhe quatro unidades do canhão naval 76 mm para equipar as fragatas Classe Tamandaré que serão construídas em Itajaí, SC

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Brazilian Navy Selects Four 76 mm Naval Gun Units to Equip the Tamandaré Class Frigates to Be Built in Itajaí, SC

To Arm Its New Tamandaré Class Frigates That Will Be Built in Itajaí, the Brazilian Navy chose the 76/62 naval gun from Leonardo. Due to Covid-19, the Italian company and Thyssenkrupp negotiated via lengthy videoconferences, a contract exceeding 30 million euros, for the acquisition of four guns with an option to provide two additional units, potentially securing two more frigates for the Águas Azuis Consortium.

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The 76/62 naval gun from Leonardo is globally recognized for its high firepower and precision in shooting, capable of delivering multiple impacts on specific points of the target within seconds of engagement.

However, at the time of announcing the 76/62 for Brazil, a rumor surfaced behind the scenes that the choice of the 76/62 naval gun by Brazil was undeniably linked to cost considerations.

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About the 76/62 Naval Gun from Leonardo

The 76 mm onboard weapon is one of two medium caliber naval guns available with sustained fire capability, which is a fundamental requirement in any scenario involving simultaneous engagement of multiple maneuvering targets, a common occurrence in asymmetric warfare scenarios.

The 76/62 gun, without ammunition, weighs around eight tons, with 80 ready-to-use rounds stored in its magazine. The range goes from 16 km with standard ammunition to 40 km with smart guided ammunition Volcano in the Strales version.

The compact configuration of the 76/62 naval gun and its accessories (with low weight of the set without ammunition) have allowed for significant firepower to be added to modest platforms in terms of tonnage, something that has ensured this weapon great market success in almost five continents.

Naval Industry: Brazil Purchases Four Cannons for Tamandaré Class Frigates from the Navy for 30 Million Euros That Will Be Built in Itajaí

Brazilian Navy Selects Four 76 mm Naval Gun Units to Equip the Tamandaré Class Frigates to Be Built in Itajaí, SC

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About the 76/62 Naval Gun from Leonardo

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Naval Industry: Brazil Purchases Four Cannons for Tamandaré Class Frigates from the Navy for 30 Million Euros That Will Be Built in Itajaí

Brazilian Navy Selects Four 76 mm Naval Gun Units to Equip the Tamandaré Class Frigates to Be Built in Itajaí, SC

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