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Ada vs Meko 140

Ada vs Meko 140 at a glance — displacement 2,400 vs 1,790 tons, length 99 vs 91 m, speed 30 vs 27 knots, crew 93 vs 100.

Specifications
Ada Meko 140
Origin 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Corvette Frigate
Type Corvette Frigate / corvette
Manufacturer Istanbul Naval Shipyard AFNE "Río Santiago"
Year introduced 2011 1985
Number built 6 units 6 units
Estimated unit price $260 million NA
Displacement 2,400 tons 1,790 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 27.0 knots
Range 3,500 nm at 15 knots 4,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 99.6 m 91.2 m
Beam 14.4 m 11.1 m
Crew 93 100
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Armament & Systems
Ada Meko 140
Armament
  • 1 × 76 mm Oto Melara Super Rapid gun
  • 2 × 12.7 mm Aselsan STAMP
  • 8 × Harpoon or Atmaca anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × RAM Block I anti-aircraft warfare
  • 2 × 324 mm Mk.32 twin launchers for Mk.46 torpedoes
  • 4 × Exocet anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × 76 mm dual-purpose gun
  • 4 × 40 mm anti-aircraft guns
  • 2 × .50 cal machine guns
  • 6 × 324 mm torpedo tubes
Propulsion 1 gas turbine, 2 diesels, 2 shafts (RENK CODAG: 31,640 kW) 2 Diesel engines 15,210 kW (20,400 shp) 2 shafts/propellers
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Ada-class or Meko 140-class?
The Ada-class has greater displacement at 2,400 tons compared to the Meko 140-class's 1,790 tons.
Which is faster, the Ada-class or Meko 140-class?
The Ada-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Meko 140-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ada-class or Meko 140-class?
The Meko 140-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Ada-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ada-class or Meko 140-class?
The Ada-class is longer at 99.6 meters compared to the Meko 140-class's 91.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Ada-class and Meko 140-class have?
The Meko 140-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the Ada-class's 93 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ada-class or Meko 140-class?
Both the Ada-class and Meko 140-class have been built in equal numbers with 6 vessels each.