Data Quality85%
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
Vidar-class minesweeper
Country
Production
1975–1978
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) · COLD WAR
24
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
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
◎Identification6MOD.6
- Hull ClassificationMinelayer
- Ship TypeMinelayer
- BuilderMjellem and Karlsen
- Commissioned1977
- Ships in Class2
- RoleMulti-role: minelaying, transport, fisheries protection, torpedo recovery, ASW escort
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
- Light Displacement1,500 t
- Full Load Displacement1,500 t
- Length64.8 m
- Beam12 m
- Draft4.6 m
▣Propulsion4MOD.4
- Propulsion TypeDiesel
- Shaft Power3,132 kW
- Top Speed15 kn
- Complement (crew)50
◇Self-Defense5MOD.5
- Main Gun2 × 40 mm Bofors guns
- CIWSMistral surface-to-air missile
- Self-Defense SAMMistral
- Electronic WarfareNo
- Decoy LaunchersNo
◆Fleet Status2MOD.2
- Active2
- Retired2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1975Production started
- 1978Production ended
51
years in service
3
years in production
2
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
Vidar-class minesweeperSALES2records
Latvia
Lithuaniaⓘ "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 ↗
54MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM)24COLD WAR · MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM)30NORWAY · ALL WEAPONS28PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM)
ⓘ Rankings are within theMine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM)category.
📚 Sources