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Brandenburg vs Meko 200

Overview

The Brandenburg and the Meko 200 are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 4,490 tons for the Brandenburg vs 3,400 tons for the Meko 200. The Brandenburg reaches 29 knots vs 32 knots for the Meko 200. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Brandenburg vs 6,000 for the Meko 200. The Brandenburg carries a crew of 219 vs 220 for the Meko 200.

The Brandenburg was produced in 4 units vs 34 for the Meko 200. The Brandenburg was commissioned in 1994, 7 years after the Meko 200 (1987).

German frigate, introduced in 1994, utilizes CODOG propulsion with diesel and gas turbine engines.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Frigate
Type Anti-submarine frigate
Manufacturer Blohm + Voss
Year introduced 1994
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price $325 million
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
Displacement 4,490 tons
Maximum speed 29.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 138.9 m
Beam 16.7 m
Crew 219
Propulsion CODOG (combined diesel or gas): two MTU 20V 956 TB92 diesel-engines (8.14 MW each), two General Electric LM2500 gas turbines (38 MW total), two propeller shafts
Armament
  • One OTO-Melara 76 mm/62 Mk 75 multi-purpose naval gun
  • Two Mauser BK-27 27 mm rapid-fire cannons
  • One Mk 41 Mod 3 vertical launch system for 16 Sea Sparrow antiaircraft missiles
  • Two Mk 49 launchers for 21 x Rolling Airframe Missiles
  • Two quadruple launchers for 8 x Harpoon anti-ship missiles
  • Four 324 mm torpedo tubes for Mk 46 torpedoes
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 Brandenburg-class or Meko 200-class?
The Brandenburg-class has greater displacement at 4,490 tons compared to the Meko 200-class's 3,400 tons.
Which is faster, the Brandenburg-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Brandenburg-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Brandenburg-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Brandenburg-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Brandenburg-class or Meko 200-class?
The Brandenburg-class is longer at 138.8 meters compared to the Meko 200-class's 118.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Brandenburg-class and Meko 200-class have?
The Meko 200-class has a larger crew complement of 220 compared to the Brandenburg-class's 219 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Brandenburg-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class has been built in greater numbers with 34 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Brandenburg-class.