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M1943-classminesweeper

Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · Germany · 1943
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M1943-classminesweeper

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
30
Sonar & Sensors
25
Low Signature
20
Clearance Rate
35
UUV Integration
5
Endurance
45
Reliability
60
Survivability
30
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
55
Origin Germany
CategoryMine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM)
EraWorld War II
In service1943–1950
Operators10 countries
Quantity70
Data Quality88%
30
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) MASS Rating
15/20
World War II
142/173
All-Time
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · 10 axes scored
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
30
Sonar & Sensors
25
Low Signature
20
Clearance Rate
35
UUV Integration
5
Endurance
45
Reliability
60
Survivability
30
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the mine countermeasures vessels (mcm) category.
01 / Overview
M1943-class minesweeper
Country
Production
1943–1950
Quantity
70
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) · WORLD WAR II
15
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
30
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
◎Identification5MOD.5
  • Hull Classificationsteel hull
  • Ship TypeM1943-class minesweeper
  • Commissioned1943
  • Ships in Class70
  • In ServiceNo
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Light Displacement400 t
  • Full Load Displacement420 t
  • Length58 m
  • Beam8.5 m
  • Draft2.5 m
▣Propulsion6MOD.6
  • Propulsion Typediesel engines
  • Shaft Power2,000 kW
  • Top Speed16 kn
  • Range2,500
  • Endurance30 day
  • Complement (crew)45
◇Self-Defense4MOD.4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1943Production started
  2. 1950Production ended
83
years in service
7
years in production
70
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 9 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📚 Sources
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