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Abdiel-class minelayer
Photo: Allan C. Green 1878 - 1954 · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Abdiel-classminelayer

Mine Layers · United Kingdom · 1941
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Abdiel-classminelayer

Abdiel-class minelayer
Abdiel-class minelayer Photo: Allan C. Green 1878 - 1954 · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Mine Capacity
75
Laying Rate
60
Range
55
Concealment
40
Versatility
30
Reliability
80
Self-Defence
20
Endurance
65
Technology
35
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United Kingdom
CategoryMine Layers
EraWorld War II
In service1941–1946
Operators2 countries
Quantity6
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
56
Mine Layers MASS Rating
1/9
World War II
8/37
All-Time
Mine Layers · 10 axes scored
Mine Capacity
75
Laying Rate
60
Range
55
Concealment
40
Versatility
30
Reliability
80
Self-Defence
20
Endurance
65
Technology
35
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the mine layers category.
01 / Overview
Abdiel-class minelayer
Category
Production
1941–1946
Quantity
6
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE LAYERS · WORLD WAR II
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
56
mine layers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the mine layers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification6MOD.6
  • Hull Classificationflushdecked
  • Ship TypeMinelayer
  • Commissioned1941
  • Ships in Class6
  • RoleFast minelayer and fast transport
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Light Displacement2,650 t
  • Full Load Displacement3,475 t
  • Length127.4 m
  • Beam12.2 m
  • Draft4.4 m
▣Capacity3MOD.3
◇Propulsion5MOD.5
  • Propulsion TypeSteam turbine
  • Shaft Power72,000 kW
  • Top Speed67 kn
  • Range5,810
  • Complement (crew)242
◆Aviation4MOD.4
▤Self-Defense4MOD.4
⬢Fleet Status7MOD.7
  • Completed6
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned6
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost3
  • Retired3
  • Preserved0
▲Armour3MOD.3
  • ArmourNone
  • Belt Armour0 mm
  • Deck Armour0 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1941Production started
  2. 1946Production ended
85
years in service
5
years in production
6
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 5units
5active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
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