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No.13-class minesweeper
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Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · Japan · 1931
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No.13-classminesweeper

No.13-class minesweeper
No.13-class minesweeper Photo: unknown, (不明) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
30
Sonar & Sensors
25
Low Signature
40
Clearance Rate
50
UUV Integration
0
Endurance
55
Reliability
70
Survivability
45
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Japan
CategoryMine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM)
EraInterwar Period
In service1931–1936
Operators1 countries
Quantity6
Data Quality85%
37
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) MASS Rating
2/23
Interwar Period
97/173
All-Time
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · 10 axes scored
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
30
Sonar & Sensors
25
Low Signature
40
Clearance Rate
50
UUV Integration
0
Endurance
55
Reliability
70
Survivability
45
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the mine countermeasures vessels (mcm) category.
01 / Overview
No.13-class minesweeper
Country
Production
1931–1936
Quantity
6
Unit Price (current)
$28.2M↗ 2018% inflation · 1931→2025
Original Price
$1.3M (1931)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) · INTERWAR PERIOD
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$28.2M
Original: $1.3M (1931)
Inflation: +%2018
37
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 Classificationminesweeper
  • Ship Typeminesweeper
  • BuilderFujinagata Shipyards, Mitsui & Co., Hitachi Shipbuilding Corporation
  • Commissioned1933
  • Ships in Class6
  • Roleminesweeping
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Light Displacement525 t
  • Full Load Displacement525 t
  • Length74 m
  • Beam8.2 m
  • Draft2.07 m
▣Capacity7MOD.7
◇Propulsion6MOD.6
  • Propulsion Typereciprocating engines, Kampon mix-fired boilers
  • Shaft Power3,200 kW
  • Top Speed20 kn
  • Range2,600
  • Endurance0 day
  • Complement (crew)98
◆Aviation4MOD.4
▤Self-Defense3MOD.3
⬢Cost1MOD.1
  • Unit Cost1,330,000 USD
▲Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed6
  • Active0
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned6
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost5
  • Retired1
  • Preserved0
◎Armour3MOD.3
  • Armour}}
  • Belt Armour0 mm
  • Deck Armour0 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1931Production started
  2. 1936Production ended
  3. 1939First deployment: World War II
95
years in service
5
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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