The future Brazilian Navy frigate Tamandaré has completed undergoing sea trials off the Brazilian coast, German naval shipbuilder TKMS (formerly ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems) confirmed earlier this week via a social media post.
The trials were conducted to assess the ship's propulsion, manoeuvrability, and communication systems and were carried out by a joint team consisting of TKMS and its Brazilian partners under the Águas Azuis consortium.
The future Tamandaré has a length of 107.2 metres, a beam of 16 metres, a draught of 5.2 metres, and a displacement of 3,500 tonnes. Four MAN and four Caterpillar engines in a combined diesel and diesel arrangement will deliver a maximum speed of 25.5 knots and a range of 5,000 nautical miles.
The ship's armament will include a 76mm naval gun, a 30mm close-in weapon system, two 12.7mm machine guns on remote weapon stations, surface-to-air and anti-ship missiles, and torpedoes. Flight deck and hangar facilities will be available for use by a multi-role helicopter as well as unmanned aerial vehicles.
The frigate will soon begin undergoing final outfitting prior to delivery to the navy later this year.