FDI vs Meko 200

Overview

The FDI and the Meko 200 are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 4,460 tons for the FDI vs 3,400 tons for the Meko 200. The FDI reaches 27 knots vs 32 knots for the Meko 200. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the FDI vs 6,000 for the Meko 200. The FDI carries a crew of 125 vs 220 for the Meko 200.

The FDI was produced in 2 units vs 34 for the Meko 200. The FDI was commissioned in 2025, 38 years after the Meko 200 (1987).

FDI

French frigate, introduced in 2025, displaces 4,460 tons and has a crew of 125.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Frigate
Type General-purpose frigate
Manufacturer Naval Group
Year introduced 2025
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price $445 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

FDI

Displacement 4,460 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots
Range 5,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 122.0 m
Beam 17.7 m
Crew 125
Propulsion Combined diesel and diesel (CODAD) arrangement with a total output of 32,000 kW (43,000 shp)
Armament
  • 1 × Oto Melara 76 mm Super Rapid gun
  • 2 × Nexter Narwhal 20B 20 mm RWS
  • 8 × Exocet MM-40 Block 3c anti-ship missiles
  • 2 × Sylver A50 8-cell VLS for 16 Aster 15 or 30 surface-to-air missiles
  • 2 × 2 Sadral Mistral Simbad-RC point-defence SAM
  • 2 × twin torpedo tubes for MU90 Impact 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 FDI-class or Meko 200-class?
The FDI-class has greater displacement at 4,460 tons compared to the Meko 200-class's 3,400 tons.
Which is faster, the FDI-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the FDI-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the FDI-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the FDI-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the FDI-class or Meko 200-class?
The FDI-class is longer at 122.0 meters compared to the Meko 200-class's 118.0 meters.
How many crew members do the FDI-class and Meko 200-class have?
The Meko 200-class has a larger crew complement of 220 compared to the FDI-class's 125 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FDI-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class has been built in greater numbers with 34 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the FDI-class.