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| Ship name = ''União''
| Ship name = ''União''
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| Ship displacement = 3,200 tons standard, 3,800 tons full load
| Ship displacement = 3,200 tons standard, 3,800 tons full load
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| Ship propulsion = *2 shaft [[CODOG]]
| Ship propulsion = *2 shaft [[CODOG]]
*2 [[Rolls-Royce Olympus]] gas turbines 56,000 hp
*2 [[Rolls-Royce Olympus]] gas turbines {{cvt|56000|hp}}
*4 [[MTU Friedrichshafen|MTU]] diesels 18,000 hp
*4 [[MTU Friedrichshafen|MTU]] diesel engines {{cvt|18000|hp}}
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| Ship speed = {{convert|30|kn}} (22 knots diesels only)
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| Ship range = *5,300 [[nautical mile|NM]] - at 17 knots
*4,200 NM - at 19 knots
*1,300 NM - at 28 knots
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*Anti-aircraft missile ASPIDE;
*1 × Albatros octuple launcher for Aspide Mod7 anti-aircraft missiles
*1 [[4.5 inch (114 mm) Mark 8 naval gun|Vickers gun 4.5 inch Mk 8 (114 mm)]], (22 km range);
*1 × [[4.5 inch (114 mm) Mark 8 naval gun|Vickers 4.5-inch (114 mm) Mk 8 gun]]
*2 BAE Systems Bofors Trinity Mk 3 anti-aircraft single-gun turrets;
*2 × single BAE Systems Bofors Trinity Mk 3 anti-aircraft turrets
*2 × 3 torpedo tubes for Mk-46 torpedoes;
*2 × triple [[torpedo tube]]s for Mk 46 torpedoes
*double-barrel [[Bofors 375mm anti submarine rockets|Bofors Boroc anti-submarine rocket launcher]]
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| Ship aircraft = 1 [[Westland Helicopters|Westland]] Super Lynx Mk.21A (locally designated as AH-11A) or 1 Eurocopter AS-350/355 Squirrel (locally assembled by Helibrás as UH-12/UH-13 'Esquilo')
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The '''F ''União'' (F-45)''' is a [[Niterói-class frigate|''Niterói''-class frigate]] of the [[Brazilian Navy]]. The ''União'' was the sixth ship of her class ordered by the Brazilian Navy, on 20 September 1970. The ''União'' was launched on 14 March 1975, and was commissioned on 12 September 1980.<ref>{{Cite web|title=NGB - Fragata União - F 45|url=https://www.naval.com.br/ngb/U/U010/U010.htm|access-date=2020-09-03|website=www.naval.com.br}}</ref>
'''F ''União'' (F-45)''' is a {{sclass|Niterói|frigate}} of the [[Brazilian Navy]]. The ''União'' was the sixth ship of her class ordered by the Brazilian Navy, on 20 September 1970. The ''União'' was launched on 14 March 1975, and was commissioned on 12 September 1980.<ref>{{Cite web|title=NGB - Fragata União - F 45|url=https://www.naval.com.br/ngb/U/U010/U010.htm|access-date=2020-09-03|website=www.naval.com.br}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
In 2003, ''União'' underwent the modernization process, which provided the vessel with an increase in its operating life. At the time, weapons and submarine detection systems were replaced by state-of-the-art equipment, in view of the obsolescence of the original equipment.
In 2003, ''União'' underwent the modernization process, which provided the vessel with an increase in its operating life. At the time, weapons and submarine detection systems were replaced by state-of-the-art equipment, in view of the obsolescence of the original equipment.


Since November 2011, ''União'' has been the main vessel of the Maritime Task Force (MTF), the maritime unit of [[United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon|UNIFIL]] operations in the [[Middle East]], leading three ships from [[Germany]], two from [[Bangladesh]], one [[Greece|Greek]], one [[Turkey|Turkish]] and one from [[Indonesia]]. The Brazilian unit is equipped with a helicopter and has a crew of 243 Brazilian military personnel.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Fragata brasileira no Líbano é 'momento histórico', diz comandante
From 14 November 2011 to 14 May 2012, ''União'' was the flagship of [[United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon|UNIFIL]]'s Maritime Task Force, leading three ships from Germany, two from Bangladesh, one Greek, one Turkish and one from Indonesia. She was replaced by {{ship|Brazilian frigate|Liberal|F-43|2}}, who arrived at Lebanon in 17 May 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Fragata brasileira no Líbano é 'momento histórico', diz comandante
|url=https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/bbc/1006487-fragata-brasileira-no-libano-e-momento-historico-diz-comandante.shtml|access-date=2020-09-03|website=www1.folha.uol.com.br}}</ref>
|url=https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/bbc/1006487-fragata-brasileira-no-libano-e-momento-historico-diz-comandante.shtml|access-date=2020-09-03|website=www1.folha.uol.com.br}}</ref><ref name=ngb>{{cite web|url=https://www.naval.com.br/ngb/U/U010/U010.htm|title=F União - F 45|language=pt|publisher=naval.com.br|access-date=3 August 2023}}</ref>

She had her second tenure as flagship of the UNIFIL MTF in 2013, arriving at [[Beirut]] in 11 July to relieve {{ship|Brazilian frigate|Constituição|F-42|2}} and remaining until 17 January 2014, when she was relieved by {{ship|Brazilian frigate|Liberal|F-43|2}}.<ref name=ngb/>

From 18 June to 20 August 2022, ''União'' performed Operation "Guinex II", which saw her patrol the waters around the [[Gulf of Guinea]] and visit several Western African countries such as the [[Ivory Coast]], [[São Tomé e Príncipe]], [[Cameroon]], [[Nigeria]] and [[Cape Verde]], helping train local forces in boarding and anti-piracy operations.<ref name=guinex-ii>{{cite web|url=https://www.marinha.mil.br/agenciadenoticias/guinex-ii-operacao-no-golfo-da-guine-visa-aumentar-seguranca-maritima-no-atlantico|title=Guinex-II: operação no Golfo da Guiné visa aumentar a segurança marítima no Atlântico Sul|language=pt|publisher=Navy News Agency (Brazilian Navy)|date=18 June 2022|access-date=3 August 2023}}</ref>

In 2023, the frigate, accompanied by her sister ship {{ship|Brazilian frigate|Independência||2}} and the submarine {{ship|Brazilian submarine|Tikuna||2}}, conducted joint exercises with the destroyer {{ship|ARA|Sarandí|D-13|2}} and the offshore patrol vessel {{ship|ARA|Bartolomé Cordero||2}} of the [[Argentine Navy]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.infodefensa.com/texto-diario/mostrar/4418248/cooperacion-regional-accion-ejercicios-combinados-armada-argentina |title=Cooperación regional en acción: ejercicios combinados de la Armada Argentina |website=infodefensa.com |language=es |last=Gonzalo |first=Mary |date=9 September 2023 |access-date=9 September 2023}}</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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==References==
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== External links ==
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{{Portal|Brazil}}
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== External links ==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ptOdir5dj4 Brazilian Navy video on Operation Guinex II]
* [https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:1601946/mmsi:710467000/imo:0/vessel:F%20UNIAO MarineTraffic]
* [https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:1601946/mmsi:710467000/imo:0/vessel:F%20UNIAO MarineTraffic]

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{{Portal|Brazil|War}}
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Latest revision as of 21:22, 18 October 2024

F União
History
Brazil
NameUnião
NamesakeUnião
BuilderVosper Thornycroft
Launched14 March 1975
Christened11 June 1972
Commissioned12 September 1980
HomeportRio de Janeiro
Identification
StatusActive
General characteristics
Class and typeNiterói-class frigate
Displacement3,200 tons standard, 3,800 tons full load
Length129.2 m (423 ft 11 in)
Beam13.5 m (44 ft 3 in)
Draught5.5 m (18 ft 1 in)
Propulsion
Speed30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph) (22 kn (41 km/h; 25 mph) diesels only)
Range5,300 nmi (9,800 km; 6,100 mi) at 17 kn (31 km/h; 20 mph)
Endurance45 days
Complement209
Armament
Aircraft carried1 Westland Super Lynx Mk.21A (locally designated as AH-11A) or 1 Eurocopter AS-350/355 Squirrel (locally assembled by Helibrás as UH-12/UH-13 'Esquilo')
Aviation facilitiesHelipad and hangar

F União (F-45) is a Niterói-class frigate of the Brazilian Navy. The União was the sixth ship of her class ordered by the Brazilian Navy, on 20 September 1970. The União was launched on 14 March 1975, and was commissioned on 12 September 1980.[1]

History

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In 2003, União underwent the modernization process, which provided the vessel with an increase in its operating life. At the time, weapons and submarine detection systems were replaced by state-of-the-art equipment, in view of the obsolescence of the original equipment.

From 14 November 2011 to 14 May 2012, União was the flagship of UNIFIL's Maritime Task Force, leading three ships from Germany, two from Bangladesh, one Greek, one Turkish and one from Indonesia. She was replaced by Liberal, who arrived at Lebanon in 17 May 2012.[2][3]

She had her second tenure as flagship of the UNIFIL MTF in 2013, arriving at Beirut in 11 July to relieve Constituição and remaining until 17 January 2014, when she was relieved by Liberal.[3]

From 18 June to 20 August 2022, União performed Operation "Guinex II", which saw her patrol the waters around the Gulf of Guinea and visit several Western African countries such as the Ivory Coast, São Tomé e Príncipe, Cameroon, Nigeria and Cape Verde, helping train local forces in boarding and anti-piracy operations.[4]

In 2023, the frigate, accompanied by her sister ship Independência and the submarine Tikuna, conducted joint exercises with the destroyer Sarandí and the offshore patrol vessel Bartolomé Cordero of the Argentine Navy.[5]

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  • F União Gallery
  • União underway on 18 November 2005.
    União underway on 18 November 2005.
  • União entering port on 11 July 2013.
    União entering port on 11 July 2013.

References

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  1. ^ "NGB - Fragata União - F 45". www.naval.com.br. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
  2. ^ "Fragata brasileira no Líbano é 'momento histórico', diz comandante". www1.folha.uol.com.br. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
  3. ^ a b "F União - F 45" (in Portuguese). naval.com.br. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Guinex-II: operação no Golfo da Guiné visa aumentar a segurança marítima no Atlântico Sul" (in Portuguese). Navy News Agency (Brazilian Navy). 18 June 2022. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  5. ^ Gonzalo, Mary (9 September 2023). "Cooperación regional en acción: ejercicios combinados de la Armada Argentina". infodefensa.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 9 September 2023.
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