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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the mine layers category.
01 / Overview
Azio-class minelayer
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1924–1927
Quantity
6
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE LAYERS · INTERWAR PERIOD
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the mine layers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification6MOD.6
- Ship TypeMinelayer
- BuilderCantiere Navale Triestino, Monfalcone; Cantieri Navali Riuniti, Ancona
- Commissioned1926
- Ships in Class6
- Rolecolonial duties, minelaying, hydrographic survey, escort, naval patrols
- In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
- Light Displacement615 t
- Full Load Displacement954 t
- Length62.5 m
- Beam8.7 m
- Draft2.75 m
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
- Propulsion Type*2 × Thornycroft tube boilers *2 × vertical triple-expansion reciprocating steam engines *2 × shafts
- Shaft Power1,500 kW
- Top Speed28 kn
- Range4,000
- Complement (crew)70
◇Self-Defense1MOD.1
- Main Gun102/35mm or 102/45mm Terni/Ansaldo Schneider mod. 1914; 76/40 mm Ansaldo mod. 1917
◆Fleet Status3MOD.3
- Completed6
- Lost1
- Retired5
▤Armour1MOD.1
- Armournone
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1924Production started
- 1927Production ended
- 1936Entered service
102
years in service
3
years in production
6
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
MINE LAYERS RANKING Mine Layers · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theMine Layerscategory.
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