Class profile
Sandown Class Minehunter
Estonia - Mine Countermeasure Ship/Craft

Class facts
Country
Estonia
Type
Mine Countermeasure Ship/Craft
Length
53 m
Displacement
600 t
Speed
13 kn
Public ships
0
Public description
Sandown Class Minehunter forms Estonia's main mine-countermeasure force. The Sandown class consists of minehunters primarily serving with the Estonian Navy. Originally built for the Royal Navy, these vessels are now in active service with Estonia since 2007. Operationally, the class is oriented toward anti-submarine warfare, mine countermeasures, as well as situational awareness and combat direction.
Public ships in class
No public ships yet.
Equipment summary
Weapon
30 mm naval gun
secondary
Sensor
Type 2193 minehunting sonar
Surface-search radar
secondary
Propulsion
Diesel-electric propulsion
Other
SeaFox mine disposal system
M-CUBE mine warfare system