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New Helicopter Carrier Arrives in RJ to Join the Brazilian Navy

Written by Paulo Nogueira
Published on 16/09/2018 at 15:03
PHM Atlântico porta-helicópteros do Brasil
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The New Helicopter Carrier PHM Atlântico (A 140) of the Brazilian Navy Arrived in Its Hometown in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, After a 25-Day Journey from Plymouth, United Kingdom.

The former Royal Navy ship (ex-HMS Ocean) was refurbished in Plymouth before the Brazilian crew underwent Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) prior to its journey to Brazil, which began on August 1.

The Atlântico made a stop in Lisbon, Portugal, before the start of its transatlantic journey. On August 23, the ship received the first Brazilian aircraft on board, with UH-15 Super Cougar, SH-16 Seahawk, and Bell Jet Ranger helicopters landed on the flight deck.

Brazil purchased the 202-meter ship from the Royal Navy for a price of £84 million. HMS Ocean was officially decommissioned from Royal Navy service on March 27, 2018, after 20 years of service.

The 22,000-ton helicopter carrier is capable of simultaneously operating up to seven aircraft in its command cabin and transporting up to twelve aircraft in its hangar. The ship arrived in Brazil with 303 crew members and will receive another 129 crews for operations.

Watch: Landing on PHM “Atlântico” Seen from Inside the Cabin of a UH-15 “Super Cougar” from the 2nd General Employment Helicopter Squadron.

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