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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the mine countermeasures vessels (mcm) category.
01 / Overview
Bay-class minehunter
Country
Production
1981–1987
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) · COLD WAR
38
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
62
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ 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 TypeMine Countermeasures Vessel
- BuilderRamsay Fibreglass (Carrington Slipways)
- Commissioned1986
- Ships in Class2
- Roleinshore mine warfare
- In ServiceNo
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
- Light Displacement178 t
- Full Load Displacement178 t
- Length30.9 m
- Beam9 m
- Draft2 m
▣Capacity7MOD.7
- Troop Capacity0
- Vehicle Capacity0
- Cargo Volume0
- Cargo Deadweight0 t
- Well DeckNo
- Landing Craft Carried0
- Ro-Ro CapabilityNo
◇Propulsion6MOD.6
- Propulsion Type2 × Poyard 520-V8-S2 diesel generators; 650 hp(m) (478 kW); 2 Schottel hydraulic transmission and steering systems (one
- Shaft Power478 kW
- Top Speed10 kn
- Range0
- Endurance0 day
- Complement (crew)3
◆Aviation4MOD.4
- Embarked Helicopters0
- HangarNo
- Flight DeckNo
- Fixed-Wing / VSTOL0
▤Self-Defense3MOD.3
- Main Gun12.7 mm machine gun
- Electronic WarfareYes
- Decoy LaunchersNo
⬢Fleet Status8MOD.8
- Completed2
- Active0
- Under Construction0
- Planned6
- Cancelled4
- Lost0
- Retired2
- Preserved0
▲Armour3MOD.3
- Armournone (fibreglass hull)
- Belt Armour0 mm
- Deck Armour0 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1981Production started
- 1987Production ended
45
years in service
6
years in production
2
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
Bay-class minehunterSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 |  Australia | 2 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) RANKING Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
142MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM)38COLD WAR · MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM)42AUSTRALIA · ALL WEAPONS130PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM)
ⓘ Rankings are within theMine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Military action involving the use of electromagnetic spectrum to disrupt, deceive, or destroy enemy electronic systems.
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