GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

Al Madinah vs Meko 200

Al Madinah vs Meko 200 at a glance — displacement 2,610 vs 3,400 tons, length 115 vs 118 m, speed 30 vs 32 knots, crew 179 vs 220.

Specifications
Al Madinah Meko 200
Origin 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Frigate Frigate
Manufacturer Arsenal de Lorient Blohm + Voss
Year introduced 1985 1987
Number built 4 units 34 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 2,610 tons 3,400 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 32.0 knots
Range 8,000 nm at 15 knots 6,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 115.0 m 118.0 m
Beam 12.5 m 14.8 m
Crew 179 220
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Al Madinah Meko 200
Armament
  • 8 × Otomat mk 2 anti ship missiles
  • 1 × 100 mm/55 compact gun
  • 2 × twin 40 mm/70 Breda Bofors guns
  • 1 × 8-cell Crotale surface to air missile launcher (24 missiles)
  • 4 × 550 mm torpedo tubes (F17P torpedoes)
  • 1 × 5 in/54 (127 mm) Mk-45 Mod 2 naval artillery gun
  • 3 × Phalanx or Sea Zenith CIWS
  • Mk-41 Mod 5/Mod 8 VLS for ESSM and Sea Sparrow SAM
  • 2 x 8 × Harpoon or 2 x 8 × RBS-15 SSM
  • 2 × triple 324 mm Mk-32 Mod 5 tubes
Propulsion 2 shaft, SEMT Pielstick diesel engines 1 × General Electric LM2500+ gas turbine and 2 × MTU 12V1163 TB83 diesel engines, driving two shafts with controllable pitch propellers in CODOG configuration.
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
Al Madinah vs Oliver Hazard Perry Al Madinah vs Petya Al Madinah vs Chi Yang Al Madinah vs FF-1052 Knox Al Madinah vs Krivak Al Madinah vs Estienne d’Orves

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Al Madinah-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class has greater displacement at 3,400 tons compared to the Al Madinah-class's 2,610 tons.
Which is faster, the Al Madinah-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Al Madinah-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Al Madinah-class or Meko 200-class?
The Al Madinah-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Meko 200-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Al Madinah-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class is longer at 118.0 meters compared to the Al Madinah-class's 115.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Al Madinah-class and Meko 200-class have?
The Meko 200-class has a larger crew complement of 220 compared to the Al Madinah-class's 179 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Al Madinah-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class has been built in greater numbers with 34 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Al Madinah-class.