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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
Pondicherry-class minesweeper
Country
Production
1977–1988
Quantity
12
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) · COLD WAR
33
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
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
◎Identification5MOD.5
- Hull ClassificationMinesweeper
- Ship TypeMine Countermeasures Vessel (MCM)
- Commissioned1978
- Ships in Class12
- Roleminesweeper, anti-submarine warfare escort
◈Displacement & Dimensions4MOD.4
- Full Load Displacement891.032 t
- Length61 m
- Beam10.2 m
- Draft2.7 m
▣Propulsion4MOD.4
- Propulsion Type2 × M-503B diesels, 2 shafts
- Top Speed16 kn
- Range4,000
- Complement (crew)10
◇Self-Defense5MOD.5
- Main Gun4 × 30 mm (2×2) guns
- CIWS4 × 25 mm (2×2) AA
- Self-Defense SAMStrela 2 (SA-N-5)
- Electronic WarfareYes
- Decoy LaunchersNo
◆Fleet Status2MOD.2
- Completed12
- Retired12
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1977Production started
- 1988Production ended
49
years in service
11
years in production
12
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) RANKING Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
86MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM)33COLD WAR · MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM)123INDIA · ALL WEAPONS97PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM)
ⓘ Rankings are within theMine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM)category.
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Military action involving the use of electromagnetic spectrum to disrupt, deceive, or destroy enemy electronic systems.
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