The ''Landsort'' class mine countermeasures vessel were built by Swedish shipbuilding company,

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(formerly Karlskronavarvet) for the

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and the

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(RSN) between 1983 and 1996.

Design

As a mine countermeasure vessel, the hull is made out of

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in order to lower acoustic and magnetic signatures, as well as provide improved shock resistance to underwater explosions. The ''Landsort'' class is equipped for mine sweeping with both conventional mechanical sweeping gear as well as electric and acoustic sweep systems. Mine hunting capability is provided by

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s (ROVs) from

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Underwater Systems, such as the

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''Bedok'' Class

The of the

is configured with the Thomson-CSF TSM 2061 Mk II mine hunting and mine disposal system, Thomson-CSF TSM 2022 hull-mounted high frequency sonar, two ECA PAP 104 Mk 5 ROVs, Signaal WM20 director, Norcontrol DB2000 navigation radar and Racal Precision Navigation System. The vessels of the ''Bedok''-class form the 194 Squadron of the RSN, under the Coastal Command.

''Koster'' Class

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In December 2004, the Swedish Navy awarded Kockums a contract for the mid-life upgrade for five of the ''Landsort'' class (excluding HMS ''Landsort'' and HMS ''Arholma''). The upgrade includes a new mine countermeasures (MCM) system, adaptations for international operations as well as a new air defence systems involving moving and modification of the Arte 726 from the ''Kaparen'' class fast patrol boats. The first is expected to be completed in 2008. The upgraded vessels will be renamed as the ''Koster'' class, as the first vessel to be upgraded is HMS ''Koster'' (formerly the third ship in the ''Landsort'' class). On 31 January 2005 a contract exceeding €30 million was awarded to

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for the upgrade of these five vessels with the Atlas Integrated MCM Systems (IMCMS-S). The systems will be commissioned into operational service between 2008 and 2009. The system combines minehunting, minesweeping, mine disposal, surveillance and communication with other naval forces. It comprises an Atlas MCM Tactical Command and Control system, a broadband Atlas HMS-12M hull-mounted sonar and an Atlas mine identification and disposal system (MIDS) Seafox. The IMCMS-S onboard also fully integrates sensors and effectors like the self-propelled variable depth sonar, underwater positioning system, navigation radar and sensors, conventional MIDS systems, and air defence system. The vessels are also upgraded to have

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capability.

References

External links

Kockums - Landsort ClassNaval Technology - Landsort Class MCMVHistorical Swedish minsweeper M 20
{{Authority control Mine warfare vessel classes Minehunters of the Swedish Navy

Design

''Bedok'' Class

''Koster'' Class

See also

References

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