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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the corvettes category.
01 / Overview
Minerva-class corvette
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CORVETTES · COLD WAR
18
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
62
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the corvettes category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification5MOD.5
- Laid Down1985
- Launched1986
- Commissioned1987
- Ships in Class8
- In ServiceYes
◈Displacement1MOD.1
- Full Load Displacement1,285 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length (overall)87 m
- Beam10.5 m
- Draft3.2 m
◇Complement2MOD.2
- Total Complement120
- Officers7
◆Propulsion7MOD.7
- PropulsionDiesel
- Number of Engines2
- Shaft Power8,200 kW
- Shafts / Screws2
- Top Speed25 kn
- Range3,500
- Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament2MOD.2
- Main Gun Calibre76 mm
- Main Gun Count1
⬢Missile Armament2MOD.2
- VLS Cells8
- Land-Attack Cruise MissilesNo
▲Underwater Warfare3MOD.3
- Torpedo Tubes6
- ASW CapabilityYes
- Hull-Mounted SonarYes
◎Aviation3MOD.3
- Embarked Helicopters1
- HangarYes
- Flight DeckYes
◈Sensors & Combat Systems1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1985Production started
- 1991Production ended
41
years in service
6
years in production
8
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
CORVETTES RANKING Corvettes · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theCorvettescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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Type of internal combustion engine fuel, refined from crude oil.
Military action involving the use of electromagnetic spectrum to disrupt, deceive, or destroy enemy electronic systems.
The upper deck of an aircraft carrier, equipped for aircraft takeoff, landing, and maintenance operations.
Sonar system installed on the hull of a ship, used for underwater detection and navigation by emitting and receiving sound waves.
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