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Almirante Lacerda-class minesweeper
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Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · United Kingdom · 1946
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AlmiranteLacerda-classminesweeper

Almirante Lacerda-class minesweeper
Almirante Lacerda-class minesweeper Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
30
Sonar & Sensors
25
Low Signature
40
Clearance Rate
35
UUV Integration
0
Endurance
50
Reliability
70
Survivability
45
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerNorth Van Ship Repair
CategoryMine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM)
EraEarly Cold War
In service1946
Operators7 countries
Quantity14
Data Quality88%
35
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) MASS Rating
27/38
Early Cold War
103/173
All-Time
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · 10 axes scored
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
30
Sonar & Sensors
25
Low Signature
40
Clearance Rate
35
UUV Integration
0
Endurance
50
Reliability
70
Survivability
45
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the mine countermeasures vessels (mcm) category.
01 / Overview
Almirante Lacerda-class minesweeper
Prime contractor
Production
1946–
Quantity
14
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) · EARLY COLD WAR
27
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
44
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
35
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
◎Identification6MOD.6
  • Ship Typeminesweeper
  • BuilderMultiple builders
  • Commissioned1940
  • Ships in Class14
  • Rolemine countermeasures
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Light Displacement590 t
  • Full Load Displacement672 t
  • Length49.4 m
  • Beam8.5 m
  • Draft2.5 m
▣Capacity2MOD.2
◇Propulsion4MOD.4
  • Propulsion Typediesel/steam reciprocating/steam turbine
  • Shaft Power1,491 kW
  • Top Speed16 kn
  • Complement (crew)60
◆Aviation4MOD.4
▤Self-Defense3MOD.3
⬢Fleet Status2MOD.2
  • Completed14
  • Under Construction0
▲Armour3MOD.3
  • Armournone
  • Belt Armour0 mm
  • Deck Armour0 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1946Production started
80
years in service
14
units produced
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📚 Sources
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