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Auk-class minesweeper
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Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · United States · 1942
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Auk-class minesweeper
Auk-class minesweeper Photo: US Navy · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* 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
80
Origin United States
CategoryMine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM)
EraWorld War II
In service1942–1945
Operators4 countries
Quantity93
Data Quality87%
35
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) MASS Rating
4/20
World War II
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
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the mine countermeasures vessels (mcm) category.
01 / Overview
Auk-class minesweeper
Production
1942–1945
Quantity
93
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) · WORLD WAR II
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
94
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
◎Displacement & Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Full Load Displacement904.24 t
  • Length67.361 m
  • Beam9.754 m
  • Draft3.353 m
◈Propulsion3MOD.3
  • Propulsion Type*2 × Diesel–electric drives *2 × screws
  • Shaft Power2,609.95 kW
  • Top Speed18 kn
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1942Production started
  2. 1945Production ended
84
years in service
3
years in production
93
units produced
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📚 Sources
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