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Espora vs Meko 140

Espora vs Meko 140 at a glance — displacement 1,790 vs 1,790 tons, length 91 vs 91 m, speed 27 vs 27 knots, crew 100 vs 100.

Specifications
Espora Meko 140
Origin 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Corvette Frigate
Type Corvette Frigate / corvette
Manufacturer AFNE "Río Santiago" AFNE "Río Santiago"
Year introduced 1985 1985
Number built 6 units 6 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,790 tons 1,790 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots 27.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 18 knots 4,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 91.2 m 91.2 m
Beam 11.0 m 11.1 m
Crew 100 100
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Armament & Systems
Espora Meko 140
Armament
  • 4 × MM38 Exocet anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × 76 mm/62 OTO Melara dual purpose gun
  • 2 × DARDO twin 40 mm AA guns
  • 2 × .50 cal machine guns
  • 2 × triple 324 mm ILAS-3 tubes (WASS A-244S torpedoes)
  • 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 SEMT Pielstick 16 PC 2–5 V400 diesels, 22,600 bhp (16.9 MW), 2 × 5-blade props 2 Diesel engines 15,210 kW (20,400 shp) 2 shafts/propellers
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Frequently Asked Questions

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