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MSO-type minesweeper
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Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · France
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MSO-type minesweeper
MSO-type minesweeper Photo: U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
5
Sonar & Sensors
10
Low Signature
55
Clearance Rate
30
UUV Integration
0
Endurance
45
Reliability
20
Survivability
5
Technology
5
Cost-Effectiveness
40
Origin France
CategoryMine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM)
Operators10 countries
Data Quality85%
18
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) MASS Rating
168/173
All-Time
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · 10 axes scored
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
5
Sonar & Sensors
10
Low Signature
55
Clearance Rate
30
UUV Integration
0
Endurance
45
Reliability
20
Survivability
5
Technology
5
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the mine countermeasures vessels (mcm) category.
01 / Overview
MSO-type minesweeper
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM)
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
57
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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18
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 ClassificationMSO-type
  • Ship Typeminesweeper
  • Commissioned1958
  • Ships in Class50
  • Rolelocating and removing naval mines
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Light Displacement320 t
  • Full Load Displacement400 t
  • Length44 m
  • Beam8.5 m
  • Draft2.6 m
▣Propulsion6MOD.6
  • Propulsion Typediesel-electric
  • Shaft Power1,200 kW
  • Top Speed26 kn
  • Range4,630
  • Endurance10 day
  • Complement (crew)40
◇Self-Defense2MOD.2
◆Fleet Status3MOD.3
  • Completed50
  • Active15
  • Retired95
03 / History
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Decoy launchers are systems that deploy expendable countermeasures, such as acoustic or radar decoys, to mislead or divert incoming threats, enhancing survivability of naval vessels like LPDs.
Military action involving the use of electromagnetic spectrum to disrupt, deceive, or destroy enemy electronic systems.
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