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Alta-class minesweeper
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Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · Norway · 1996
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Alta-classminesweeper

Alta-class minesweeper
Alta-class minesweeper Photo: BigStuart at English Wikipedia · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
85
Sonar & Sensors
80
Low Signature
90
Clearance Rate
75
UUV Integration
60
Endurance
70
Reliability
85
Survivability
75
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Norway
ManufacturerUmoe Mandal
CategoryMine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM)
EraPost-Cold War
In service1996–1997
Operators1 countries
Quantity5
Data Quality82%
79
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) MASS Rating
4/12
Post-Cold War
5/173
All-Time
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · 10 axes scored
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
85
Sonar & Sensors
80
Low Signature
90
Clearance Rate
75
UUV Integration
60
Endurance
70
Reliability
85
Survivability
75
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the mine countermeasures vessels (mcm) category.
01 / Overview
Alta-class minesweeper
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1996–1997
Quantity
5
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) · POST-COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
79
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
◎Identification7MOD.7
  • Hull Classificationcatamaran
  • Ship Typeminesweeper
  • BuilderKværner Mandal
  • Commissioned1996
  • Ships in Class5
  • Rolemine countermeasures
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Light Displacement375 t
  • Full Load Displacement375 t
  • Length55.2 m
  • Beam13.6 m
  • Draft2.5 m
▣Capacity4MOD.4
◇Propulsion5MOD.5
  • Propulsion Typediesel waterjet
  • Shaft Power5,400 kW
  • Top Speed30 kn
  • Range1,500
  • Complement (crew)32
◆Aviation4MOD.4
▤Self-Defense4MOD.4
⬢Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed5
  • Active3
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned0
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost1
  • Retired1
  • Preserved0
▲Armour1MOD.1
  • Armournone
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1996Production started
  2. 1997Production ended
30
years in service
1
years in production
5
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 6units
6active
📚 Sources
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