Sandown-class minehunters

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Detective
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Royal_Navy
gptkbp:armament 1 × 30 mm gun
gptkbp:challenges adverse weather conditions
gptkbp:collaborations NATO operations
gptkbp:commissioned gptkb:1989
gptkbp:communication secure communications
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:Vosper_Thornycroft
RHI Bs
gptkbp:country various navies
gptkbp:crew specialized training programs
40 personnel
gptkbp:decommissioned various dates
gptkbp:deployment various missions
gptkbp:design 30 years
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:starship
gptkbp:displacement 600 tons
gptkbp:engine_type MTU diesel engines
gptkbp:environmental_impact minimal
gptkbp:features low magnetic signature
gptkbp:fighting_style electronic countermeasures
gptkbp:future_plans replacement vessels
gptkbp:historical_significance first modern minehunters
gptkbp:home_port gptkb:Portsmouth
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sandown-class minehunters
gptkbp:key modular design
gptkbp:launch_site mine disposal system
gptkbp:launched gptkb:1988
gptkbp:length 52 meters
gptkbp:logistics shore-based support
gptkbp:maintenance regular dry-docking
gptkbp:mission mine countermeasures
gptkbp:modifications upgraded systems
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkbp:number_built gptkb:14
gptkbp:operational_area global
gptkbp:operational_history various deployments
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:origin British design
gptkbp:propulsion diesel-electric
gptkbp:radar navigation radar
gptkbp:retirement_year phased out by newer classes
gptkbp:role mine warfare
gptkbp:safety_features double hull
gptkbp:scientific_classification gptkb:starship
gptkbp:sensor sonar
mine detection systems
gptkbp:service_branch gptkb:starship
gptkbp:speed 15 knots
gptkbp:stealth_features reduced radar cross-section
gptkbp:successor gptkb:River-class_patrol_vessels
gptkbp:supports humanitarian missions
gptkbp:sustainability designed for longevity
gptkbp:training mine warfare training