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).
| 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) |
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| 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 |
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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.