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Halifax vs Meko 200

Overview

The Halifax and the Meko 200 are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 4,735 tons for the Halifax vs 3,400 tons for the Meko 200. The Halifax reaches 30 knots vs 32 knots for the Meko 200. Operational range is 9,500 nautical miles for the Halifax vs 6,000 for the Meko 200. The Halifax carries a crew of 255 vs 220 for the Meko 200.

The Halifax was produced in 12 units vs 34 for the Meko 200. The Halifax was commissioned in 1991, 4 years after the Meko 200 (1987).

Canadian frigate, introduced in 1991, has a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada
Category Frigate
Type Guided-missile frigate
Manufacturer Saint John Shipbuilding Ltd.
Year introduced 1991
Number built 12 units
Estimated unit price NA
German frigate, 3,400 tons displacement, utilizes a CODOG propulsion system for 32 knots.
Origin πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Blohm + Voss
Year introduced 1987
Number built 34 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 4,735 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots β—‰
Range 9,500 nm at 18 knots β—‰
Length 134.1 m β—‰
Beam 16.4 m β—‰
Crew 255 β—‰
Propulsion CODOG: 2 Γ— General Electric LM2500 gas turbines (47,500 shp), 1 Γ— SEMT Pielstick 20PA6V280 diesel engine (8,800 shp)
Armament
  • 8 Γ— RGM-84 Harpoon block II missiles
  • 16 Γ— RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow block II
  • 1 Γ— Bofors 57 mm Mk 3 gun
  • 1 Γ— Phalanx CIWS (Mk 15 Mod 21)
  • 4 Γ— 12.7 mm M2HQ Mini Typhoon remote weapon stations
  • 2 Γ— twin 324 mm Mk 32 torpedo tubes for 24 Γ— Honeywell Mk 46 Mod 5 torpedoes
Displacement 3,400 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots β—‰
Range 6,000 nm at 18 knots β—‰
Length 118.0 m β—‰
Beam 14.8 m β—‰
Crew 220 β—‰
Propulsion 1 Γ— General Electric LM2500+ gas turbine and 2 Γ— MTU 12V1163 TB83 diesel engines, driving two shafts with controllable pitch propellers in CODOG configuration.
Armament
  • 1 Γ— 5 in/54 (127 mm) Mk-45 Mod 2 naval artillery gun
  • 3 Γ— Phalanx or Sea Zenith CIWS
  • Mk-41 Mod 5/Mod 8 VLS for ESSM and Sea Sparrow SAM
  • 2 x 8 Γ— Harpoon or 2 x 8 Γ— RBS-15 SSM
  • 2 Γ— triple 324 mm Mk-32 Mod 5 tubes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Halifax-class or Meko 200-class?
The Halifax-class has greater displacement at 4,735 tons compared to the Meko 200-class's 3,400 tons.
Which is faster, the Halifax-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Halifax-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Halifax-class or Meko 200-class?
The Halifax-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Meko 200-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Halifax-class or Meko 200-class?
The Halifax-class is longer at 134.1 meters compared to the Meko 200-class's 118.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Halifax-class and Meko 200-class have?
The Halifax-class has a larger crew complement of 255 compared to the Meko 200-class's 220 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Halifax-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class has been built in greater numbers with 34 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Halifax-class.