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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the fleet oilers & tankers category.
01 / Overview
Kennebec-class oiler
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1941–1945
Quantity
16
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FLEET OILERS & TANKERS · WORLD WAR II
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
94
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the fleet oilers & tankers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification6MOD.6
- Hull ClassificationMARAD T2
- Ship Typeoiler
- Commissioned1942
- Ships in Class16
- Rolefleet oiler
- In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
- Light Displacement21,077 t
- Full Load Displacement15,910 t
- Length152.9 m
- Beam20.73 m
- Draft8.99 m
▣Capacity4MOD.4
- Cargo Deadweight15,910 t
- Well DeckNo
- Landing Craft Carried0
- Ro-Ro CapabilityNo
◇Propulsion5MOD.5
- PropulsionSteam Turbine
- Shaft Power8,948 kW
- Top Speed16.5 kn
- Range8,000
- Complement (crew)230
◆Aviation4MOD.4
- Embarked Helicopters0
- HangarNo
- Flight DeckNo
- Fixed-Wing / VSTOL0
▤Self-Defense2MOD.2
⬢Fleet Status4MOD.4
- Completed16
- Active1
- Lost1
- Retired14
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1941Production started
- 1945Production ended
- 1965Entered service
85
years in service
4
years in production
16
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
FLEET OILERS & TANKERS RANKING Fleet Oilers & Tankers · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
28FLEET OILERS & TANKERS3WORLD WAR II · FLEET OILERS & TANKERS1015UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS1PERFORMANCE/PRICE · FLEET OILERS & TANKERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theFleet Oilers & Tankerscategory.
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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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