The Brazilian Navy is to buy three Offshore Patrol Vessels from BAE SYSTEMS, UK, two for delivery in 2012 and the third in 2013. The contract includes supply of ancillary support services and a technology transfer agreement allowing licensed production of further vessels in Brazil. The LOA is 295 ft (90 m) and displacement is 1,800 tons. A conventional propulsion layout uses twin high speed MAN 16V28/33D diesels rated at 7,350 kW at 1,000 rpm driving Wärtsilä propellers. During sea trials, the ship achieved a speed of 25.4 kn, range is 5,500 miles and endurance 35 days. [More]