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Keeten-class minesweeper
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Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · United Kingdom · 1942
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Keeten-classminesweeper

Keeten-class minesweeper
Keeten-class minesweeper Photo: Ministerie van Defensie · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
30
Sonar & Sensors
20
Low Signature
40
Clearance Rate
30
UUV Integration
0
Endurance
25
Reliability
40
Survivability
30
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin United Kingdom
CategoryMine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM)
EraEarly Cold War
In service1942–1946
Operators1 countries
Quantity3
Data Quality84%
27
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) MASS Rating
37/38
Early Cold War
152/173
All-Time
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · 10 axes scored
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
30
Sonar & Sensors
20
Low Signature
40
Clearance Rate
30
UUV Integration
0
Endurance
25
Reliability
40
Survivability
30
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the mine countermeasures vessels (mcm) category.
01 / Overview
Keeten-class minesweeper
Production
1942–1946
Quantity
3
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) · EARLY COLD WAR
37
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
44
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
27
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 ClassificationY8128, Y8129, Y8130
  • Ship Typeminesweeper
  • BuilderFrederick Nichol, Berthon Boat
  • Commissioned1946
  • Ships in Class3
  • Rolepatrol boat, minesweeper, diving support vessel
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Light Displacement46 t
  • Full Load Displacement46 t
  • Length21.95 m
  • Beam4.87 m
  • Draft1.54 m
▣Capacity3MOD.3
◇Propulsion5MOD.5
  • Propulsion Type*Twin handed Gardner 8L3 marine diesel engines *2 propellers
  • Shaft Power152 kW
  • Top Speed11 kn
  • Range2,000
  • Complement (crew)12
◆Aviation4MOD.4
▤Self-Defense3MOD.3
⬢Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed3
  • Active0
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned3
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired3
  • Preserved0
▲Armour3MOD.3
  • Armournone
  • Belt Armour0 mm
  • Deck Armour0 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1942Production started
  2. 1946Production ended
84
years in service
4
years in production
3
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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