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Braunschweig vs Meko 140

Braunschweig vs Meko 140 at a glance — displacement 1,840 vs 1,790 tons, length 89 vs 91 m, speed 26 vs 27 knots, crew 65 vs 100.

Specifications
Braunschweig Meko 140
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Corvette Frigate
Type Corvette Frigate / corvette
Manufacturer Blohm and Voss AFNE "Río Santiago"
Year introduced 2008 1985
Number built 6 units 6 units
Estimated unit price $300 million NA
Displacement 1,840 tons 1,790 tons
Maximum speed 26.0 knots 27.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 15 knots 4,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 89.1 m 91.2 m
Beam 13.3 m 11.1 m
Crew 65 100
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Armament & Systems
Braunschweig Meko 140
Armament
  • 1 × OTO Melara 76 mm gun
  • 2 × Mauser BK-27 autocannons
  • 4 × RBS-15 Mk.3 anti-ship missiles
  • 2 × RAM Block II launchers, 21 missiles each
  • 2 mine racks of 34 naval mines Mk 12
  • 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
Propulsion 2 MTU 20V 1163 TB 93 diesel engines producing 14.8MW, driving two controllable-pitch propellers. 2 Diesel engines 15,210 kW (20,400 shp) 2 shafts/propellers
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Braunschweig-class Specs, operators & history →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Braunschweig-class or Meko 140-class?
The Braunschweig-class has greater displacement at 1,840 tons compared to the Meko 140-class's 1,790 tons.
Which is faster, the Braunschweig-class or Meko 140-class?
The Meko 140-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Braunschweig-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Braunschweig-class or Meko 140-class?
Both the Braunschweig-class and Meko 140-class have a range of 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Braunschweig-class or Meko 140-class?
The Meko 140-class is longer at 91.2 meters compared to the Braunschweig-class's 89.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Braunschweig-class and Meko 140-class have?
The Meko 140-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the Braunschweig-class's 65 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Braunschweig-class or Meko 140-class?
Both the Braunschweig-class and Meko 140-class have been built in equal numbers with 6 vessels each.