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MÜHLHAUSEN mine countermeasures diver support ship (1967/1995)
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Mühlhausen 2003
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mühlhausen (ex-Walther von Ledebur) | M1052 | Burmester, Bremen | 30.6.1966 | 21.12.1967 // 6.4.1995 | stricken 6.2007 |
Technical data
| Displacement standard, t | 775 |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t | 825 |
| Length, m | 63.2 |
| Breadth, m | 10.6 |
| Draught, m | 3.00 |
| No of shafts | 2 |
| Machinery | 2 Maybach 16-cyl diesels |
| Power, h. p. | 5200 |
| Max speed, kts | 19 |
| Fuel, t | diesel oil |
| Endurance, nm(kts) | |
| Armament | mechanical, magnetic, acoustic minesweeping gear |
| Electronic equipment | Kelvin Hughes 14/9 radar |
| Complement |
Standard scale images
Mühlhausen 2000
Graphics
Mühlhausen 2003
Project history
The Type 340. Employed in mine warfare research until decommissioning in 1994. Reactivated in 1995 and converted to serve as a research ship, with mechanical, acoustic, and magnetic mine countermeasures gear. Had two 600kW sweep current generators. Wooden construction.
Modernizations
1997: + decompression chamber and other diver support equipment
Naval service
No significant events.
