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Photo: Werner Willmann · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · Germany · 1929
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Rboat

R boat
R boat Photo: Werner Willmann · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
30
Sonar & Sensors
20
Low Signature
15
Clearance Rate
40
UUV Integration
0
Endurance
50
Reliability
75
Survivability
45
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Germany
CategoryMine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM)
EraInterwar Period
In service1929–1945
Operators1 countries
Quantity424
Data Quality85%
33
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) MASS Rating
9/23
Interwar Period
122/173
All-Time
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · 10 axes scored
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
30
Sonar & Sensors
20
Low Signature
15
Clearance Rate
40
UUV Integration
0
Endurance
50
Reliability
75
Survivability
45
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the mine countermeasures vessels (mcm) category.
01 / Overview
R boat
Country
Production
1929–1945
Quantity
424
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) · INTERWAR PERIOD
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
33
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
◎Identification6MOD.6
  • Hull ClassificationRäumboot
  • Ship Typeminesweeper
  • BuilderAbeking & Rasmussen
  • Ships in Class9
  • Roleminesweeping, convoy escort, coastal patrol, minelaying, air-sea rescue
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Full Load Displacement160 t
  • Length41.1 m
  • Beam5.8 m
  • Draft1.6 m
▣Capacity2MOD.2
◇Propulsion5MOD.5
  • Propulsion Type2x MAN diesel engines; 1,836 hp
  • Shaft Power1,368 kW
  • Top Speed20 kn
  • Range1,100
  • Complement (crew)38
◆Aviation4MOD.4
▤Self-Defense3MOD.3
⬢Fleet Status2MOD.2
  • Completed424
  • Under Construction0
▲Armour1MOD.1
  • Armournone
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1929Production started
  2. 1939First deployment: World War II
  3. 1945Production ended
  4. 1954Sale: Indonesia (10 units)
97
years in service
16
years in production
424
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
R boatSALES2records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1954Indonesia10——
—Cyprus3——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
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