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Monday, October 08, 2012

Business goes on for BAE Systems as it delivers 90 metres long ship to Brazil

Amazonas OPV |BAE Systems may be locked in talks over a £30billion mega-merger with European rival EADS, but business goes on for Britain’s biggest defence company.

Amazonas is the first of three BAE-built Ocean Patrol Vessels being delivered to the Brazilian Navy to arrive in her home port of Rio de Janeiro.

Brazil paid £133million for the three ships which are 90 metres long, accommodate a crew of 80, have a top speed of 25 knots, and come with two rigid inflatable boats and a helicopter flight deck.

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