Data Quality85%
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
Kite-class minesweeper
Country
Production
1928–1941
Quantity
3
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) · INTERWAR PERIOD
16
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
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
◎Identification7MOD.7
- Hull ClassificationAM
- Ship TypeMinesweeper
- BuilderBath Iron Works
- Commissioned1941
- Ships in Class2
- RoleMine Countermeasures
- In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions4MOD.4
- Light Displacement410 t
- Length37.74 m
- Beam7.01 m
- Draft3.66 m
▣Capacity2MOD.2
◇Propulsion3MOD.3
- Propulsion Typediesel
- Shaft Power298 kW
- Top Speed10 kn
◆Aviation2MOD.2
▤Self-Defense3MOD.3
- Main Gun3" /50 caliber
- Electronic WarfareNo
- Decoy LaunchersNo
⬢Fleet Status1MOD.1
- Completed2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1928Production started
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1941Production ended
98
years in service
13
years in production
3
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) RANKING Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
142MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM)16INTERWAR PERIOD · MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM)2542UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS28PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM)
ⓘ Rankings are within theMine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM)category.
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