Discover the sailors' routine on the Atlantic Multipurpose Aircraft Ship, the largest warship in Latin America, measuring more than 200 meters in length, belonging to the Brazilian Navy.
In this article, we will explore the daily routine on the Atlantic Multipurpose Airfield, the largest warship in Latin America and an integral part of the Brazilian Navy. Measuring an impressive 203 meters in length, this helicopter carrier-type ship has the capacity to accommodate up to 18 aircraft in its hangar. Originally built in the 1990s, she was acquired by the Government of Brazil and officially integrated into the Brazilian Navy in 2017.
Check out what the routine is like on the largest warship in the Brazilian Navy
With a crew of 570 military personnel and capable of holding 1.100 people, Everyday life on the Atlantic Multipurpose Aircraft Ship begins before the sun rises. First, in the morning, we have dawn and the first activity of the day is military physical training.
To react to emergencies, damage control exercises and aeromedical evacuation exercises are carried out. Regarding health, the largest warship in Latin America has one of the largest medical complexes among Brazilian Navy ships. As an aerodrome, the largest warship in Latin America carries out air operations in its commissions, being able to accommodate up to 26 aircraft.
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Throughout its history, the largest warship in Latin America has been in several operations, including humanitarian support. For the first time in Paraíba, the model was part of Operation “Aderex” 2024, which is being carried out on the Brazilian coast for training by the Brazilian Navy.
During Aderex, the Multipurpose Aerodrome Ship Atlântico carried out several exercises in the maritime area between Recife-PE and Cabedelo-PB, such as landing aircraft on board, procedures for controlling aircraft interception, combating various threats, transferring cargo between ships at sea and use of weapons.
Atlantic Multipurpose Aircraft Ship was opened for visits
In a partnership between the Government of Paraíba, Brazilian Navy, Port of Cabedelo and Port Authority of Paraíba, the largest warship in Latin America docked in March and was open to public visits.
According to Ricardo Barbosa, president of Companhia Docas da Paraíba, at the time, it was a privilege to receive this important ship and accompany Admiral Reis Leite, commander of the 3rd Naval District, as well as several authorities upon the vessel's arrival. The executive also highlighted that it was a privilege to also welcome families, friends and admirers from the port world to the Port of Cabedelo.
During the visit, a Solidarity Campaign was also promoted to collect non-perishable food, on a voluntary basis, which was destined for philanthropic institutions in Paraíba society. According to Barbosa, in addition to inviting the population, he will also take the opportunity to thank the Captain of the Ports of Paraíba, Commander Ronaldo Miranda Júnior, as well as, of course, Governor João Azevêdo, for the constant support shown for this operation, in particular, as well as throughout the day. the day and progress of Porto.
What is the biggest warship in the world?
The Atlantic Multipurpose Aircraft Ship is the largest warship in Latin America, belonging to the Brazilian Navy, but the title of largest warship in the world goes to the USS Gerald R. Ford.
Measuring 333 meters long and 41 meters wide, the United States Navy ship has the capacity to house 4,5 people, as well as 90 planes and helicopters.
Moving at just over 30 knots, the Gerald R. Ford has four 38 mm MK-2 Mod 25 machine gun systems, two Rolling Airframe missile launchers, two MK-29 ESSM launchers and three MK-15 20 mm Homeport launchers. Phalanx CIWS. Recently, the vessel was sent to the Eastern Mediterranean Sea to support Israel against the Hamas group.
This ship is not good for war, it is unarmed, it did not come with point defense
I'm upset that our **** government is ruining our armed forces, which are one of the best in Latin America.
In the middle of cows, any little male turns into a bull.
Be careful not to get gored in the middle of your ass.
Is a 200-meter ship impressive? LOL, spare me.
All the best scrap ends up in this ****
Despite my ignorance on the subject, I think the ship is being underutilized. The Air Force or Navy should have at least 4 vertical takeoff aircraft to make up the attack and defense force of the vessel.