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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the mine countermeasures vessels (mcm) category.
01 / Overview
K-8-class minesweeper
Country
Production
1954–
Quantity
40
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) · EARLY COLD WAR
35
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the mine countermeasures vessels (mcm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification6MOD.6
- Hull ClassificationCoastal Minesweeping Boat
- Ship TypeMinesweeper
- Commissioned1954
- Ships in Class40
- RoleCoastal mine clearance in harbors
- In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions3MOD.3
- Light Displacement26 t
- Length16.9 m
- Beam1.2 m
▣Propulsion3MOD.3
- Propulsion Type3x diesel engines delivering 700 horsepower
- Top Speed18 kn
- Complement (crew)6
◇Self-Defense1MOD.1
- Main Gun2x M38 DShK 12.7mm Machine Guns
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1954Production started
- 1960Entered service
72
years in service
40
units produced
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
05 / MASS Score
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) RANKING Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
131MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM)35EARLY COLD WAR · MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM)156POLAND · ALL WEAPONS113PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM)
ⓘ Rankings are within theMine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM)category.
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