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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
Sandown-class minehunter
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1989–
Quantity
15
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) · COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
62
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 Classificationfibreglass
- Ship TypeMinehunter
- Commissioned1989
- Ships in Class15
- RoleMine countermeasures, offshore patrol
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
- Light Displacement600 t
- Full Load Displacement600 t
- Length52.5 m
- Beam10.9 m
- Draft2.3 m
▣Capacity1MOD.1
- Troop Capacity40
◇Propulsion3MOD.3
- Propulsion TypeDiesel-electric drive with Paxman Valenta 6RP200E diesels, Combimac electric motors, Voith Schneider Propellers, Schottel bow thrusters
- Top Speed13 kn
- Complement (crew)34
◆Self-Defense3MOD.3
- Main GunDS30B Mk 1 30 mm gun
- Electronic WarfareYes
- Decoy LaunchersNo
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1989Production started
- 2006Sale: Estonia (3 units)
37
years in service
15
units produced
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries5country
Sandown-class minehunterSALES4records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 |  Estonia | 3 | — | — |
| — |  Saudi Arabia | 3 | — | — |
| — |  Ukraine | 2 | — | — |
| — |  Romania | 2 | — | — |
ⓘ "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 ↗
5MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM)1COLD WAR · MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM)48UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS130PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM)
ⓘ Rankings are within theMine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Military action involving the use of electromagnetic spectrum to disrupt, deceive, or destroy enemy electronic systems.
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