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Line 52: The [[Brazilian Navy]] operates six coastal [[minesweepers]] of the '''''Aratu'' class'''. Built in Germany in the 1970s by yacht-makers Abeking & Rasmussen, the wooden-hulled vessels are immune to [[Magnetic mine\|magnetically-triggered]] mines. They conduct missions through magnetic, mechanical and acoustic means. Two shafts are powered by four Maybach [[diesel engine]]s which produce 4,500 BHP, allowing the vessels to reach speeds of 24 knots. They are fitted with a single 40mm 70-caliber [[Bofors]] [[anti-aircraft]] gun. ==Ships== * M15 NV Aratù * M16 NV Anhatomirim * M17 NV Atalaia * M18 NV Araçatuba * M19 NV Abrolhos (In reserve) * M20 NV Albardão ==Bibliography==

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