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Aratu-class minesweeper
Photo: Brazillian Navy (foto: SRPM - Serviço de relações Públicas da Marinha do Brasil) · Wikimedia Commons · Attribution
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Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · Germany · 1970
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Aratu-class minesweeper
Aratu-class minesweeper Photo: Brazillian Navy (foto: SRPM - Serviço de relações Públicas da Marinha do Brasil) · Wikimedia Commons · Attribution
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
65
Sonar & Sensors
55
Low Signature
70
Clearance Rate
60
UUV Integration
10
Endurance
50
Reliability
80
Survivability
60
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Germany
CategoryMine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM)
EraCold War
In service1970–1979
Operators1 countries
Quantity5
Data Quality83%
57
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) MASS Rating
21/38
Cold War
50/173
All-Time
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · 10 axes scored
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
65
Sonar & Sensors
55
Low Signature
70
Clearance Rate
60
UUV Integration
10
Endurance
50
Reliability
80
Survivability
60
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the mine countermeasures vessels (mcm) category.
01 / Overview
Aratu-class minesweeper
Country
Production
1970–1979
Quantity
5
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) · COLD WAR
21
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
57
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
  • Hull Classificationwooden-hulled
  • Ship Typeminesweeper
  • BuilderAbeking & Rasmussen
  • Ships in Class5
  • Rolemine countermeasures
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Light Displacement253 t
  • Full Load Displacement280 t
  • Length47.44 m
  • Beam7.16 m
  • Draft2.4 m
▣Capacity2MOD.2
◇Propulsion5MOD.5
  • Propulsion Type2 shafts
  • Shaft Power3,355.6 kW
  • Top Speed24 kn
  • Range700
  • Complement (crew)32
◆Aviation4MOD.4
▤Self-Defense3MOD.3
⬢Fleet Status7MOD.7
  • Completed5
  • Active4
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned5
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1970Production started
  2. 1979Production ended
56
years in service
9
years in production
5
units produced
1
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
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