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Van Straelen-class minesweeper
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Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · 1958
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VanStraelen-classminesweeper

Van Straelen-class minesweeper
Van Straelen-class minesweeper Photo: FaceMePLS from The Hague, The Netherlands · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
45
Sonar & Sensors
30
Low Signature
50
Clearance Rate
55
UUV Integration
0
Endurance
40
Reliability
70
Survivability
35
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
85
CategoryMine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM)
EraEarly Cold War
In service1958–1962
Quantity16
Data Quality83%
41
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) MASS Rating
18/38
Early Cold War
87/173
All-Time
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · 10 axes scored
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
45
Sonar & Sensors
30
Low Signature
50
Clearance Rate
55
UUV Integration
0
Endurance
40
Reliability
70
Survivability
35
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the mine countermeasures vessels (mcm) category.
01 / Overview
Van Straelen-class minesweeper
Production
1958–1962
Quantity
16
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) · EARLY COLD WAR
18
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
62
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
41
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 ClassificationMSI
  • Ship TypeMinesweeper
  • BuilderG. de Vries Lentschr Jr., De Noord, Arnhemse Scheepsbouw Maatschappij
  • Commissioned1960
  • Ships in Class16
  • RoleSweep mines in shallow and narrow inland waters
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Light Displacement171.3 t
  • Full Load Displacement171.3 t
  • Length33.08 m
  • Beam6.87 m
  • Draft1.8 m
▣Propulsion4MOD.4
  • Propulsion Type2 propellers, Werkspoor diesel engines
  • Shaft Power783 kW
  • Top Speed13 kn
  • Complement (crew)14
◇Self-Defense1MOD.1
  • Main Gun1 x 20 mm machine gun
◆Fleet Status3MOD.3
  • Completed16
  • Planned16
  • Retired16
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1958Production started
  2. 1962Production ended
68
years in service
4
years in production
16
units produced
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