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Kuha-class minesweeper
Photo: unknown Finnish civil servant · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · Finland · 1974
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Kuha-classminesweeper

Kuha-class minesweeper
Kuha-class minesweeper Photo: unknown Finnish civil servant · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
65
Sonar & Sensors
50
Low Signature
70
Clearance Rate
60
UUV Integration
10
Endurance
55
Reliability
85
Survivability
60
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Finland
CategoryMine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM)
EraCold War
In service1974–1975
Operators1 countries
Quantity6
Data Quality83%
57
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) MASS Rating
21/38
Cold War
50/173
All-Time
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · 10 axes scored
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
65
Sonar & Sensors
50
Low Signature
70
Clearance Rate
60
UUV Integration
10
Endurance
55
Reliability
85
Survivability
60
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the mine countermeasures vessels (mcm) category.
01 / Overview
Kuha-class minesweeper
Country
Production
1974–1975
Quantity
6
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) · COLD WAR
21
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
94
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
57
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 Classificationglass-reinforced plastic
  • Ship Typeminesweeper
  • BuilderOy Laivateollisuus Ab
  • Commissioned1974
  • Ships in Class6
  • Roleinshore minesweeping
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Light Displacement90 t
  • Full Load Displacement125 t
  • Length31.6 m
  • Beam6.9 m
  • Draft2 m
▣Capacity4MOD.4
◇Propulsion4MOD.4
  • Propulsion Type1 shaft, controllable pitch propeller
  • Shaft Power600 kW
  • Top Speed12 kn
  • Complement (crew)14
◆Aviation4MOD.4
▤Self-Defense3MOD.3
⬢Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed6
  • Active4
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned14
  • Cancelled8
  • Lost0
  • Retired2
  • Preserved0
▲Armour1MOD.1
  • Armournone
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1974Production started
  2. 1975Production ended
52
years in service
1
years in production
6
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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