Data Quality88%
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
Lindau-class minesweeper
Country
Production
1957–
Quantity
18
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) · EARLY COLD WAR
18
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
◎Identification6MOD.6
- Hull Classificationminehunter
- Ship TypeMine Countermeasures Vessel (MCM)
- BuilderBurmester Werft
- Commissioned1957
- Ships in Class18
- Rolemine countermeasures
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
- Light Displacement470 t
- Full Load Displacement470 t
- Length47.2 m
- Beam8.3 m
- Draft3 m
▣Propulsion4MOD.4
- Propulsion TypeMWM Maybach (Deutz) Diesel engine
- Top Speed16.5 kn
- Range734
- Complement (crew)43
◇Aviation2MOD.2
◆Self-Defense2MOD.2
- Main GunBofors 40 mm
- Electronic WarfareNo
▤Fleet Status3MOD.3
- Active0
- Retired16
- Preserved2
⬢Armour1MOD.1
- Armournone
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1957Production started
- 1998Sale: Georgia (1 units)
- 1999Sale: Lithuania
- 2000Sale: Estonia
- 2001Last sale: South Africa (6 units)
69
years in service
18
units produced
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
Lindau-class minesweeperSALES6records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 |  South Africa | 6 | — | — |
| 2000 |  Estonia | — | — | — |
| 2000 |  Latvia | — | — | — |
| 1999 |  Lithuania | — | — | — |
| 1998 |  Georgia | 1 | — | — |
| 1997 |  Italy | 1 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) RANKING Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
87MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM)18EARLY COLD WAR · MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM)683GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS28PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM)
ⓘ Rankings are within theMine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM)category.
📚 Sources