Almirante Brown vs Meko 360

Overview

The Almirante Brown is a Destroyer, while the Meko 360 is a Frigate.

Displacement is 3,360 tons for the Almirante Brown vs 3,360 tons for the Meko 360. The Almirante Brown reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the Meko 360. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Almirante Brown vs 4,500 for the Meko 360. The Almirante Brown carries a crew of 200 vs 200 for the Meko 360.

The Almirante Brown was produced in 4 units vs 5 for the Meko 360. The Almirante Brown was commissioned in 1983, 1 years after the Meko 360 (1982).

German destroyer, introduced in 1983, utilizes a COGAG propulsion system.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Destroyer
Type Destroyer
Manufacturer Blohm+Voss
Year introduced 1983
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
German frigate, introduced in 1982, uses COGAG propulsion with Olympus and Tyne gas turbines.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Blohm + Voss
Year introduced 1982
Number built 5 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 3,360 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 18 knots
Length 125.9 m
Beam 15.0 m
Crew 200
Propulsion 2-shaft COGAG; 2 × Olympus TM 3B gas turbines, 51,800 shp (38,600 kW); 2 × Tyne RM-IC gas turbines, 10,200 shp (7,600 kW)
Armament
  • 2 × quad launchers for 8 Exocet MM-40 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × octuple launcher for 24 Aspide surface-to-air missiles
  • 1 × 5 in (127 mm) Oto Melara Otobreda 127/54 Compact dual purpose gun
  • 4 × twin 40 mm anti-aircraft guns
  • 2 × triple 324 mm (13 in) torpedo tubes
Displacement 3,360 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 18 knots
Length 125.9 m
Beam 15.0 m
Crew 200
Propulsion 2-shaft COGAG, 2 × Olympus TM 3B gas turbines (51,800 shp), 2 × Tyne RM-IC gas turbines (10,200 shp)
Armament
  • 8 anti-ship missiles (Exocet)
  • 24 surface-to-air missiles (Aspide)
  • 1 dual purpose gun (OTO Melara 5-inch)
  • 8 anti-aircraft guns (Bofors 40 mm/70 calibre)
  • 6 torpedo tubes (324-millimetre ILAS)
  • Depth charges

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Almirante Brown-class or Meko 360-class?
The Meko 360-class has greater displacement at 3,360 tons compared to the Almirante Brown-class's 3,360 tons.
Which is faster, the Almirante Brown-class or Meko 360-class?
The Meko 360-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Almirante Brown-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Almirante Brown-class or Meko 360-class?
The Meko 360-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Almirante Brown-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Almirante Brown-class or Meko 360-class?
The Meko 360-class is longer at 125.9 meters compared to the Almirante Brown-class's 125.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Almirante Brown-class and Meko 360-class have?
The Meko 360-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Almirante Brown-class's 200 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Almirante Brown-class or Meko 360-class?
The Meko 360-class has been built in greater numbers with 5 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Almirante Brown-class.