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Hunt-class mine countermeasures vessel
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Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · United Kingdom · 1978
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Hunt-classminecountermeasuresvessel

Hunt-class mine countermeasures vessel
Hunt-class mine countermeasures vessel Photo: PO(Phot) Tony Leather · Wikimedia Commons · OGL v1.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
75
Sonar & Sensors
70
Low Signature
80
Clearance Rate
65
UUV Integration
30
Endurance
70
Reliability
85
Survivability
60
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerVT Group
CategoryMine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM)
EraCold War
In service1978–1988
Operators3 countries
Quantity13
Data Quality85%
68
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) MASS Rating
6/38
Cold War
26/173
All-Time
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · 10 axes scored
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
75
Sonar & Sensors
70
Low Signature
80
Clearance Rate
65
UUV Integration
30
Endurance
70
Reliability
85
Survivability
60
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the mine countermeasures vessels (mcm) category.
01 / Overview
Hunt-class mine countermeasures vessel
Prime contractor
Production
1978–1988
Quantity
13
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) · COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
68
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 ClassificationMine countermeasures vessel
  • Ship TypeMine countermeasures vessel
  • BuilderVosper Thornycroft and Yarrow Shipbuilders Limited
  • Commissioned1979
  • Ships in Class13
  • RoleMine countermeasures and offshore patrol
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Light Displacement750 t
  • Length60 m
  • Beam9.8 m
  • Draft2.2 m
▣Capacity2MOD.2
◇Propulsion4MOD.4
  • Propulsion TypeDiesel-electric
  • Shaft Power1,491 kW
  • Top Speed17 kn
  • Complement (crew)45
◆Aviation4MOD.4
▤Self-Defense3MOD.3
⬢Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed13
  • Active9
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned0
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost1
  • Retired0
  • Preserved0
▲Armour1MOD.1
  • ArmourNone
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1978Production started
  2. 1988Production ended
48
years in service
10
years in production
13
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Hunt-class mine countermeasures vesselSALES2records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—Greece2——
—Lithuania2——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Military action involving the use of electromagnetic spectrum to disrupt, deceive, or destroy enemy electronic systems.
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