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Gepard vs Meko 200

Overview

The Gepard and the Meko 200 are both Frigate classes.

The Meko 200 displaces 3,400 tons — 2.3x the Gepard's 1,500 tons. The Gepard reaches 29 knots vs 32 knots for the Meko 200. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Gepard vs 6,000 for the Meko 200. The Gepard carries a crew of 94 vs 220 for the Meko 200.

The Gepard was produced in 6 units vs 34 for the Meko 200. The Gepard was commissioned in 2003, 16 years after the Meko 200 (1987).

Russian frigate, introduced in 2003, reaches speeds of 29 knots with a CODOG propulsion system.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Zelenodolsk Plant Gorky
Year introduced 2003
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price $175 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 1,500 tons
Maximum speed 29.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 10 knots
Length 102.4 m
Beam 13.1 m
Crew 94
Propulsion Twin-shaft CODOG, FPP, 2 × 14,300 + 1 × 6,000 (kW)
Armament
  • 1 × 76.2mm AK-176M/MA naval gun
  • 2 × AK-630M CIWS
  • 8 × UKSK VLS cells for Kalibr missiles
  • 2 × quadruple launchers (2×4) Kh-35 anti-ship missiles
  • 2 × 533mm DTA-53 twin-tube (2×2) torpedo launchers
  • Naval mines
  • 1 × Palash/Palma-SU CIWS with 8x Sosna-R short range air defense missiles
  • 1 × Osa-M twin-launcher for 20x 9M33M short range air defense missiles
  • 12 × Shtil-1 VLS cells for 9M317ME medium-range surface-to-air missiles
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 Gepard-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class has greater displacement at 3,400 tons compared to the Gepard-class's 1,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Gepard-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Gepard-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Gepard-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Gepard-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Gepard-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class is longer at 118.0 meters compared to the Gepard-class's 102.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Gepard-class and Meko 200-class have?
The Meko 200-class has a larger crew complement of 220 compared to the Gepard-class's 94 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gepard-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class has been built in greater numbers with 34 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Gepard-class.