Anzac vs Meko 200

Overview

The Anzac and the Meko 200 are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 3,600 tons for the Anzac vs 3,400 tons for the Meko 200. The Anzac reaches 27 knots vs 32 knots for the Meko 200. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Anzac vs 6,000 for the Meko 200. The Anzac carries a crew of 179 vs 220 for the Meko 200.

The Anzac was produced in 10 units vs 34 for the Meko 200. The Anzac was commissioned in 1996, 9 years after the Meko 200 (1987).

Anzac

Australian frigate, introduced in 1996, utilizes a Combined Diesel or Gas propulsion system.
Origin 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer AMECON
Year introduced 1996
Number built 10 units
Estimated unit price NA
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Meko 200

German frigate, 3,400 tons displacement, utilizes a CODOG propulsion system for 32 knots.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Blohm + Voss
Year introduced 1987
Number built 34 units
Estimated unit price NA
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Anzac

Displacement 3,600 tons ◉
Maximum speed 27.0 knots ◉
Range 6,000 nm ◉
Length 118.0 m ◉
Beam 14.8 m ◉
Crew 179 ◉
Propulsion Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG): 1 × General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbine, 30,172 hp (22,499 kW); 2 × MTU 12V1163 TB83 diesel engines, 8,840 hp (6,590 kW) each
Armament
  • 1 x 5"/54 calibre Mark 45 mod 2 main gun
  • 8-cell Mark 41 Vertical Launch System (32 x RIM-162 ESSM)
  • 2 x 4-canister Harpoon or NSM anti-ship missiles
  • 20-cell GWS.35 VLS (20 x Sea Ceptor missiles)
  • 2 x Mark 32 triple torpedo launchers (MU90 Impact or Mark 46 torpedoes)
  • 1 x 20mm Vulcan Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 x .50cal machine guns on Mini Typhoon mounts
  • 6 x .50cal machine guns crew served

Meko 200

Displacement 3,400 tons ◉
Maximum speed 32.0 knots ◉
Range 6,000 nm at 18 knots ◉
Length 118.0 m ◉
Beam 14.8 m ◉
Crew 220 ◉
Propulsion 1 × General Electric LM2500+ gas turbine and 2 × MTU 12V1163 TB83 diesel engines, driving two shafts with controllable pitch propellers in CODOG configuration.
Armament
  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Anzac-class or Meko 200-class?
The Anzac-class has greater displacement at 3,600 tons compared to the Meko 200-class's 3,400 tons.
Which is faster, the Anzac-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Anzac-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Anzac-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Anzac-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Anzac-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class is longer at 118.0 meters compared to the Anzac-class's 118.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Anzac-class and Meko 200-class have?
The Meko 200-class has a larger crew complement of 220 compared to the Anzac-class's 179 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Anzac-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class has been built in greater numbers with 34 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Anzac-class.

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