Brazilian Navy Confirms Launch of Humaitá Submarine, Class Scorpene, at Special Ceremony

Written by Valdemar Medeiros

Published on 08/12/2020 at 13:47

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On December 11, the Humaitá submarine will be launched, the Brazilian Navy will make the final adjustments to the Naval and Industrial Complex of Itaguaí (CNI) – the submarine is of the Scorpene Class.

The Humaitá, of the Scorpene Class, will be the second submarine in the series, and is a result of technological cooperation with France; previously, the Brazilian Navy had already launched a submarine, the Riachuelo, which is also of the Scorpene class, and is still in the final testing phase, expected to be delivered in the following year 2021, when it will be armed and ready to enter into operation.

Brazilian Navy Plans to Deploy 5 Conventional Submarines

In total, there are plans for five conventional submarines, battery-powered and recharged by diesel engines, and one other Humaitá powered by nuclear propulsion.

Following the current plan, Brazil will have a Humaitá with nuclear propulsion, which has been named Álvaro Alberto, for 2033, thus in honor of the admiral and great supporter of the Brazilian Navy’s nuclear program, and also the first president of the current CNPq. The start of the construction of the submarine is scheduled for the second half of 2022.

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Brazilian Navy Integrates Section of the Tonelero from the Scorpene Series

At the same ceremony for the launch of the Humaitá from the Scorpene series, the Brazilian Navy will integrate the sections of the Humaitá Tonelero, which will be the third in the series, expected to launch in mid-December 2021, followed by the last conventional one, the Angostura, planned to be launched in mid-December 2022.

The total amount spent by the Brazilian Navy for the four conventional submarines was around 100 million euros, equivalent to 630 million at the current exchange rate. The total value of the four, combined, equals the same budgeted amount for the nuclear-powered Humaitá.

Brazilian Navy Confirms Launch of Humaitá Submarine, Class Scorpene, at Special Ceremony

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