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Ganggyeong-class minehunter
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Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · South Korea · 1986
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Ganggyeong-classminehunter

Ganggyeong-class minehunter
Ganggyeong-class minehunter Photo: 대한민국 국군 Republic of Korea Armed Forces · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
65
Sonar & Sensors
55
Low Signature
70
Clearance Rate
60
UUV Integration
20
Endurance
50
Reliability
80
Survivability
40
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin South Korea
CategoryMine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM)
EraCold War
In service1986–1994
Operators1 countries
Quantity6
Data Quality83%
57
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) MASS Rating
21/38
Cold War
50/173
All-Time
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · 10 axes scored
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
65
Sonar & Sensors
55
Low Signature
70
Clearance Rate
60
UUV Integration
20
Endurance
50
Reliability
80
Survivability
40
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the mine countermeasures vessels (mcm) category.
01 / Overview
Ganggyeong-class minehunter
Production
1986–1994
Quantity
6
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) · COLD WAR
21
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
57
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 TypeMine Countermeasures Vessel (MCM)
  • BuilderKangnam Corporation
  • Commissioned1986
  • Ships in Class6
  • RoleMinehunting and mine disposal
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Light Displacement450 t
  • Full Load Displacement450 t
  • Length50 m
  • Beam8 m
  • Draft2 m
▣Capacity2MOD.2
◇Propulsion4MOD.4
  • Propulsion Type2 × Voith Schneider Propeller
  • Top Speed15 kn
  • Range2,000
  • Complement (crew)50
◆Aviation4MOD.4
▤Self-Defense2MOD.2
⬢Fleet Status7MOD.7
  • Completed6
  • Active6
  • Under Construction0
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired0
  • Preserved0
▲Armour1MOD.1
  • ArmourFibre-reinforced plastic (non-magnetic)
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1986Production started
  2. 1994Production ended
40
years in service
8
years in production
6
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Military action involving the use of electromagnetic spectrum to disrupt, deceive, or destroy enemy electronic systems.
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