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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
River-class minesweeper
Country
Production
1984–
Quantity
12
Unit Price (current)
$6.3M
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) · COLD WAR
18
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$6.3M
Inflation: +%0
ⓘ 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 Classificationsteel hull
- Ship Typeminesweeper
- BuilderRichards Dry Dock and Engineering Limited
- Commissioned1984
- Ships in Class12
- Roledeep sea team sweeping, minesweeping
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
- Light Displacement850 t
- Full Load Displacement863.6 t
- Length47 m
- Beam10.5 m
- Draft3.1 m
▣Capacity1MOD.1
- Troop Capacity36
◇Propulsion4MOD.4
- Propulsion Typediesel
- Shaft Power2,268 kW
- Top Speed14 kn
- Complement (crew)28
◆Aviation3MOD.3
- Embarked Helicopters0
- HangarNo
- Flight DeckNo
▤Self-Defense3MOD.3
- Main GunBofors 40 mm gun Mark 3
- Electronic WarfareNo
- Decoy LaunchersNo
⬢Cost1MOD.1
- Unit Cost4.6 USD
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1984Production started
42
years in service
12
units produced
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
River-class minesweeperSALES3records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  Bangladesh | 4 | — | — |
| — |  Brazil | 4 | — | — |
| — |  Guyana | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) RANKING Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
44MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM)18COLD WAR · MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM)253UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS5PRICE · MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM)328PRICE · ALL WEAPONS69PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM)
ⓘ Rankings are within theMine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM)category.
📚 Sources