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Ability-classminesweeper

Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · United States · 1956
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Ability-classminesweeper

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
55
Sonar & Sensors
48
Low Signature
62
Clearance Rate
50
UUV Integration
30
Endurance
58
Reliability
70
Survivability
60
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
68
Origin United States
ManufacturerPeterson Builders
CategoryMine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM)
EraEarly Cold War
In service1956
Operators1 countries
Data Quality84%
53
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) MASS Rating
6/38
Early Cold War
64/173
All-Time
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · 10 axes scored
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
55
Sonar & Sensors
48
Low Signature
62
Clearance Rate
50
UUV Integration
30
Endurance
58
Reliability
70
Survivability
60
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
68
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the mine countermeasures vessels (mcm) category.
01 / Overview
Ability-class minesweeper
Prime contractor
Production
1956–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) · EARLY COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
57
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
53
mine countermeasures vessels (mcm) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the mine countermeasures vessels (mcm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1956Production started
70
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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