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Alvand vs Meko 200

Alvand vs Meko 200 at a glance — displacement 1,540 vs 3,400 tons, length 94 vs 118 m, speed 39 vs 32 knots, crew 146 vs 220.

Specifications
Alvand Meko 200
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Frigate Frigate
Manufacturer Vosper Thornycroft Blohm + Voss
Year introduced 1971 1987
Number built 4 units 34 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,540 tons 3,400 tons
Maximum speed 39.0 knots 32.0 knots
Range 5,000 nm at 15 knots 6,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 94.5 m 118.0 m
Beam 11.1 m 14.8 m
Crew 146 220
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Armament & Systems
Alvand Meko 200
Armament
  • 4 × C-802 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × 4.5 in (114 mm) Mark 8 gun
  • 1 × twin 35 mm (1.4 in) AA guns
  • 2 × single 20 mm (0.79 in) guns
  • 2 × 81 mm (3 in) mortars
  • 2 × 0.50 cal machine guns
  • 1 × Limbo ASW mortar
  • 2 × triple 12.75 in (324 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 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 Paxman Ventura cruising diesels 3,800 bhp (2,800 kW), and 2 Rolls-Royce Olympus TM2 boost gas turbines 46,000 shp (34,000 kW) on 2 shafts 1 × General Electric LM2500+ gas turbine and 2 × MTU 12V1163 TB83 diesel engines, driving two shafts with controllable pitch propellers in CODOG configuration.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Alvand-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class has greater displacement at 3,400 tons compared to the Alvand-class's 1,540 tons.
Which is faster, the Alvand-class or Meko 200-class?
The Alvand-class is faster with a maximum speed of 39 knots compared to the Meko 200-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Alvand-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Alvand-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Alvand-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class is longer at 118.0 meters compared to the Alvand-class's 94.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Alvand-class and Meko 200-class have?
The Meko 200-class has a larger crew complement of 220 compared to the Alvand-class's 146 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alvand-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class has been built in greater numbers with 34 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Alvand-class.