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Chi Yang vs Meko 140

Chi Yang vs Meko 140 at a glance — displacement 4,130 vs 1,790 tons, length 134 vs 91 m, speed 27 vs 27 knots, crew 257 vs 100.

Specifications
Chi Yang Meko 140
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Frigate Frigate / corvette
Manufacturer Todd Shipyard AFNE "Río Santiago"
Year introduced 1969 1985
Number built 46 units 6 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 4,130 tons 1,790 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots 27.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 20 knots 4,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 134.0 m 91.2 m
Beam 14.3 m 11.1 m
Crew 257 100
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Armament & Systems
Chi Yang Meko 140
Armament
  • 1 × 5 in (127 mm)/54 caliber Mark 42 gun
  • 1 × Mk-16 8–cell ASROC launcher
  • 2 × dual Mark 32 Mark 46 torpedo launchers
  • 1 × Mk-25 8–cell RIM-7 Sea Sparrow (BPDMS)
  • 1 × Mk-29 8–cell RIM-7H Improved Sea Sparrow (IBPDMS)
  • 1 × Phalanx CIWS
  • Harpoon anti-ship missiles
  • 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 1 × Westinghouse steam turbine, 2 × 1,200 psi boilers, 35,000 shp 2 Diesel engines 15,210 kW (20,400 shp) 2 shafts/propellers
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Meko 140-class?
The Chi Yang-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Meko 140-class's 1,790 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Meko 140-class?
The Meko 140-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Chi Yang-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Chi Yang-class or Meko 140-class?
The Chi Yang-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Meko 140-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chi Yang-class or Meko 140-class?
The Chi Yang-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Meko 140-class's 91.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Chi Yang-class and Meko 140-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Meko 140-class's 100 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or Meko 140-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Meko 140-class.