Almirante Padilla vs Meko 140

The Almirante Padilla and the Meko 140 are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 2,100 tons for the Almirante Padilla vs 1,790 tons for the Meko 140. The Almirante Padilla reaches 27 knots vs 27 knots for the Meko 140. Operational range is 7,000 nautical miles for the Almirante Padilla vs 4,000 for the Meko 140. The Almirante Padilla carries a crew of 92 vs 100 for the Meko 140. The Almirante Padilla was produced in 4 units vs 6 for the Meko 140. The Almirante Padilla was commissioned in 1983, 2 years before the Meko 140 (1985).

Colombian frigate, introduced in 1983, utilizes four MTU diesel engines for propulsion.
Origin 🇨🇴 Colombia
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft
Year introduced 1983
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
Argentine frigate/corvette, 1,790 tons displacement, propelled by two diesel engines.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Frigate
Type Frigate / corvette
Manufacturer AFNE "Río Santiago"
Year introduced 1985
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 2,100 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 27.0 knots â—‰
Range 7,000 nm at 14 knots â—‰
Length 99.1 m â—‰
Beam 11.3 m â—‰
Crew 92 â—‰
Propulsion 2 shaft, 4 MTU 20V 1163 TB92 diesel engines 23,400 hp (17,400 kW)
Armament
  • 8 SSM-700K Hae Sung I (Sea Star) anti-ship missiles
  • 2 × Simbad surface-to-air missiles
  • 1 × OTO Melara 76 mm/62 cal Strales Compact gun
  • 1 × twin Breda 40 mm/70 guns
  • 6 × 324 mm torpedo tubes
  • DART 76 mm Oto Melara guided ammunition
Displacement 1,790 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 27.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰
Length 91.2 m â—‰
Beam 11.1 m â—‰
Crew 100 â—‰
Propulsion 2 Diesel engines 15,210 kW (20,400 shp) 2 shafts/propellers
Armament
  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Almirante Padilla-class or Meko 140-class?
The Almirante Padilla-class has greater displacement at 2,100 tons compared to the Meko 140-class's 1,790 tons.
Which is faster, the Almirante Padilla-class or Meko 140-class?
The Meko 140-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Almirante Padilla-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Almirante Padilla-class or Meko 140-class?
The Almirante Padilla-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Meko 140-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Almirante Padilla-class or Meko 140-class?
The Almirante Padilla-class is longer at 99.1 meters compared to the Meko 140-class's 91.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Almirante Padilla-class and Meko 140-class have?
The Meko 140-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the Almirante Padilla-class's 92 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Almirante Padilla-class or Meko 140-class?
The Meko 140-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Almirante Padilla-class.