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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
Tripartite-class minehunter
Country
Production
1981–1995
Quantity
40
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) · COLD WAR
16
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
◎Identification7MOD.7
- Hull Classificationminehunter
- Ship TypeMine Countermeasures Vessel (MCM)
- BuilderBelgium, France, Netherlands
- Commissioned1983
- Ships in Class40
- Roleminehunting, minesweeping, ammunition transport
- In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
- Light Displacement562 t
- Full Load Displacement595 t
- Length51.6 m
- Beam8.9 m
- Draft3.8 m
▣Capacity4MOD.4
- Troop Capacity0
- Well DeckNo
- Landing Craft Carried0
- Ro-Ro CapabilityNo
◇Propulsion5MOD.5
- Propulsion Typediesel-electric with active rudders and bow thruster
- Shaft Power1,900 kW
- Top Speed15 kn
- Range3,000
- Complement (crew)55
◆Aviation4MOD.4
- Embarked Helicopters0
- HangarNo
- Flight DeckNo
- Fixed-Wing / VSTOL0
▤Self-Defense3MOD.3
- Main Gun20 mm modèle F2 gun
- Electronic WarfareNo
- Decoy LaunchersNo
⬢Fleet Status8MOD.8
- Completed40
- Active22
- Under Construction0
- Planned60
- Cancelled20
- Lost0
- Retired7
- Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1981Production started
- 1989Entered service
- 1990Sale: Indonesia (2 units)
- 1992Sale: Pakistan (3 units)
- 1995Production ended
- 1997Sale: France (3 units)
- 2007Last sale: Latvia (5 units)
45
years in service
14
years in production
40
units produced
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
Tripartite-class minehunterSALES5records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 |  Latvia | 5 | — | — |
| 2007 |  Bulgaria | 1 | — | — |
| 1997 |  France | 3 | — | — |
| 1992 |  Pakistan | 3 | — | — |
| 1990 |  Indonesia | 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 ↗
40MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM)16COLD WAR · MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM)185FRANCE · ALL WEAPONS130PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM)
ⓘ Rankings are within theMine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM)category.
📚 Sources