Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the corvettes category.
01 / Overview
K-class sloop-of-war
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CORVETTES · WORLD WAR II
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the corvettes category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification8MOD.8
- Hull ClassificationSloop-of-war
- Ship TypeSloop-of-war
- Builder / ShipyardP. Smit Jr, Rotterdam; Gusto Shipyard, Schiedam
- Laid Down1939
- Launched1941
- Commissioned1942
- Ships in Class3
- In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
- Light Displacement1,200 t
- Full Load Displacement1,420 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length (overall)77.9 m
- Beam10.3 m
- Draft3.4 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
- Total Complement184
◆Propulsion6MOD.6
- PropulsionSteam Turbine
- Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)steam turbines, two shafts
- Number of Engines2
- Shaft Power3,500 kW
- Shafts / Screws2
- Top Speed19 kn
▤Gun Armament5MOD.5
- Main Gun4 × 120 mm (2 × 2)
- Main Gun Calibre120 mm
- Main Gun Count4
- Secondary Guns4 × 37 mm (2 × 2)
- CIWS12 × 20 mm (2x4 and 2x2)
⬢Missile Armament3MOD.3
▲Underwater Warfare3MOD.3
◎Aviation3MOD.3
◈Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
▣Survivability4MOD.4
◇Fleet Status4MOD.4
- Completed3
- Cancelled4
- Lost2
- Retired1
◆Armour1MOD.1
- ArmourDeck: 2-3.5 cm, Belt: 3.7-6 cm, Turrets: 6 cm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1939Production started
- 1942Production ended
87
years in service
3
years in production
3
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
CORVETTES RANKING Corvettes · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theCorvettescategory.
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A mechanical device that converts steam pressure into rotational energy, used to drive shipboard generators or propulsion systems.
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