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Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · United States · 1937
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Hawk-classminesweeper

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
30
Sonar & Sensors
25
Low Signature
40
Clearance Rate
35
UUV Integration
0
Endurance
45
Reliability
50
Survivability
30
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
CategoryMine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM)
EraInterwar Period
In service1937
Operators1 countries
Quantity3
Data Quality85%
31
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) MASS Rating
14/23
Interwar Period
139/173
All-Time
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · 10 axes scored
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
30
Sonar & Sensors
25
Low Signature
40
Clearance Rate
35
UUV Integration
0
Endurance
45
Reliability
50
Survivability
30
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the mine countermeasures vessels (mcm) category.
01 / Overview
Hawk-class minesweeper
Production
1937–
Quantity
3
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) · INTERWAR PERIOD
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
31
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
  • Ship Typeminesweeper
  • BuilderGeneral Sea Foods Corp.
  • Ships in Class3
  • Roleminesweeping
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Light Displacement500 t
  • Full Load Displacement590 t
  • Length44.8 m
  • Beam7.92 m
  • Draft3.96 m
▣Capacity2MOD.2
◇Propulsion3MOD.3
  • Propulsion Typediesel
  • Shaft Power485 kW
  • Top Speed10 kn
◆Aviation4MOD.4
▤Self-Defense3MOD.3
⬢Fleet Status5MOD.5
  • Completed3
  • Active0
  • Under Construction0
  • Cancelled0
  • Retired3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1937Production started
  2. 1939First deployment: World War II
89
years in service
3
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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