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Gåssten-classminesweeper

Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · Sweden · 1972
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Gåssten-classminesweeper

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
60
Sonar & Sensors
55
Low Signature
65
Clearance Rate
50
UUV Integration
10
Endurance
60
Reliability
80
Survivability
55
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Sweden
CategoryMine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM)
EraCold War
In service1972–1975
Operators1 countries
Quantity4
Data Quality83%
55
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) MASS Rating
26/38
Cold War
57/173
All-Time
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · 10 axes scored
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
60
Sonar & Sensors
55
Low Signature
65
Clearance Rate
50
UUV Integration
10
Endurance
60
Reliability
80
Survivability
55
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the mine countermeasures vessels (mcm) category.
01 / Overview
Gåssten-class minesweeper
Country
Production
1972–1975
Quantity
4
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) · COLD WAR
26
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
57
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
55
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
◎Identification5MOD.5
  • Hull Classificationsteel hull
  • Ship Typeminesweeper
  • Commissioned1971
  • Ships in Class4
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Light Displacement300 t
  • Full Load Displacement375 t
  • Length45 m
  • Beam8.5 m
  • Draft2.5 m
▣Propulsion6MOD.6
  • Propulsion Typediesel engines
  • Shaft Power2,000 kW
  • Top Speed15 kn
  • Range2,500
  • Endurance14 day
  • Complement (crew)30
◇Self-Defense4MOD.4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1972Production started
  2. 1975Production ended
54
years in service
3
years in production
4
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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