Brazil advances in the modernization of its aircraft carriers
The Brazilian portal "Defesa Aerea & Naval" offers more details on upgrading the aircraft carrier Sao Paulo NAe Brazilian Navy.
It was reported that during a presentation at the Brazil-France Naval Seminar, further details on the various upgrades and additions are follows:
* Reform interiors, significantly improving housing conditions for the crew;
* Replacing the pipes and wiring;
* Implementation of a new propulsion system, generation and distribution of energy;
* Revitalizing sources of steam generation;
* General Revitalization (with replacement of various parts) of the two catapults,
* Revitalization (with replacement of various parts, including cables) of the braking, allowing the landing of heavier aircraft, giving better performance;
* Revitalization (with replacement of various parts) of the two aircraft lifts,
Modernising optical landing system;
* Modernization of control systems Damage flight deck and hangar;
* Modifications and modernization of systems of wastewater treatment;
* Modifications and modernization of the air conditioning system;
* Modifications and modernization of cold stores;
* Modifications and modernization of compressed air systems;
* Installing new point defense systems;
* Replacing the search radar, Mc SICONTA integrating the system. IV;
* New installation of integrated communications.