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Spica-class torpedo boat
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Spica-classtorpedoboat

Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · Sweden · 1966
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Spica-classtorpedoboat

Spica-class torpedo boat
Spica-class torpedo boat Photo: Koster · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Speed
60
Firepower
55
Agility
70
Sensors
45
Range
50
Sea-Keeping
65
Affordability
75
Survivability
40
Versatility
50
Technology
55
Origin Sweden
ManufacturerGötaverken, Karlskrona shipyard
CategoryPatrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft
EraCold War
In service1966–1966
Operators1 countries
Quantity6
Data Quality83%
56
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft MASS Rating
29/51
Cold War
57/387
All-Time
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 10 axes scored
Speed
60
Firepower
55
Agility
70
Sensors
45
Range
50
Sea-Keeping
65
Affordability
75
Survivability
40
Versatility
50
Technology
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the patrol boats & fast attack craft category.
01 / Overview
Spica-class torpedo boat
Country
Production
1966–1966
Quantity
6
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PATROL BOATS & FAST ATTACK CRAFT · COLD WAR
29
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
56
patrol boats & fast attack craft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the patrol boats & fast attack craft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification7MOD.7
  • Hull Classificationtorpedo boat
  • Ship Typetorpedo boat
  • Builder / ShipyardGötaverken and Karlskrona Navy Yard
  • Launched1966
  • Commissioned1966
  • Ships in Class6
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement3MOD.3
  • Light Displacement220 t
  • Standard Displacement220 t
  • Full Load Displacement235 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)42.5 m
  • Beam7.1 m
  • Draft1.6 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement30
◆Propulsion7MOD.7
  • Propulsion Typegas turbine
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)3 shaft, 3 controllable pitch propellers
  • Number of Engines3
  • Shaft Power9,488 kW
  • Shafts / Screws3
  • Top Speed40 kn
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament4MOD.4
  • Main GunBofors 57 mm L/70
  • Main Gun Calibre57 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
  • Secondary Guns7.62×51mm NATO machine guns
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation5MOD.5
◈Sensors & Combat Systems6MOD.6
▣Survivability5MOD.5
◇Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed6
  • Active0
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned6
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired6
  • Preserved1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1966Production started
60
years in service
0
years in production
6
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
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