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Brummer-class cruiser
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Mine Layers · Germany · 1915
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Brummer-classcruiser

Brummer-class cruiser
Brummer-class cruiser Photo: Unknown · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Mine Capacity
30
Laying Rate
35
Range
40
Concealment
20
Versatility
45
Reliability
60
Self-Defence
55
Endurance
50
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
55
Origin Germany
ManufacturerAG Vulcan Stettin
CategoryMine Layers
EraWorld War I
In service1915–1916
Operators1 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
39
Mine Layers MASS Rating
3/4
World War I
35/37
All-Time
Mine Layers · 10 axes scored
Mine Capacity
30
Laying Rate
35
Range
40
Concealment
20
Versatility
45
Reliability
60
Self-Defence
55
Endurance
50
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the mine layers category.
01 / Overview
Brummer-class cruiser
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1915–1916
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE LAYERS · WORLD WAR I
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
39
mine layers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the mine layers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification6MOD.6
  • Hull Classificationlight cruiser
  • Ship Typeminelaying light cruiser
  • BuilderAG Vulcan Stettin
  • Commissioned1916
  • Ships in Class2
  • Roleminelayer
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Light Displacement4,385 t
  • Full Load Displacement5,856 t
  • Length140.4 m
  • Beam13.2 m
  • Draft6 m
▣Capacity3MOD.3
◇Propulsion4MOD.4
  • Propulsion Type* 2 × screw propellers * 2 × steam turbines
  • Top Speed52 kn
  • Range5,800
  • Complement (crew)180
◆Aviation2MOD.2
▤Self-Defense5MOD.5
⬢Armour3MOD.3
  • ArmourBelt 40 mm, Deck 15 mm, Conning tower 100 mm
  • Belt Armour40 mm
  • Deck Armour15 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1915Production started
  2. 1916Production ended
111
years in service
1
years in production
2
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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