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Eridan-class minehunter
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Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · France · 1984
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Eridan-classminehunter

Eridan-class minehunter
Eridan-class minehunter Photo: Gareth James · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
75
Sonar & Sensors
70
Low Signature
65
Clearance Rate
60
UUV Integration
30
Endurance
55
Reliability
80
Survivability
50
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin France
CategoryMine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM)
EraCold War
In service1984–1995
Operators1 countries
Quantity40
Data Quality83%
64
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) MASS Rating
13/38
Cold War
35/173
All-Time
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · 10 axes scored
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
75
Sonar & Sensors
70
Low Signature
65
Clearance Rate
60
UUV Integration
30
Endurance
55
Reliability
80
Survivability
50
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the mine countermeasures vessels (mcm) category.
01 / Overview
Eridan-class minehunter
Country
Production
1984–1995
Quantity
40
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) · COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
62
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
64
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
◎Identification7MOD.7
  • Hull Classificationminehunter
  • Ship Typeminehunter
  • BuilderFrance (hulls), Belgium (electronics), Netherlands (propulsion)
  • Commissioned1983
  • Ships in Class15
  • Roleminehunting, minesweeping, ammunition transport
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Light Displacement562 t
  • Full Load Displacement595 t
  • Length51.6 m
  • Beam8.9 m
  • Draft3.8 m
▣Capacity5MOD.5
◇Propulsion5MOD.5
  • Propulsion Typediesel-electric with active rudders and bow thruster
  • Shaft Power1,417 kW
  • Top Speed15 kn
  • Range3,000
  • Complement (crew)49
◆Aviation4MOD.4
▤Self-Defense3MOD.3
⬢Fleet Status5MOD.5
  • Completed15
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned15
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1984Production started
  2. 1995Production ended
42
years in service
11
years in production
40
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
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