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Inhaúma vs Meko 140

Inhaúma vs Meko 140 at a glance — displacement 2,000 vs 1,790 tons, length 95 vs 91 m, speed 27 vs 27 knots, crew 145 vs 100.

Specifications
Inhaúma Meko 140
Origin 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Corvette Frigate
Type Corvette Frigate / corvette
Manufacturer Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro AFNE "Río Santiago"
Year introduced 1989 1985
Number built 5 units 6 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 2,000 tons 1,790 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots 27.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 15 knots 4,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 95.8 m 91.2 m
Beam 11.4 m 11.1 m
Crew 145 100
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Armament & Systems
Inhaúma Meko 140
Armament
  • 1 × 114 mm Mark 8 gun
  • 2 × Bofors 40 mm guns
  • 4 × Exocet SSMs
  • 6 × Mark 46 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 shaft CODOG: 1 GE LM 2500 gas turbine (20,500 kW) and 2 MTU 16 V 396 TB 91 diesel engines (5,600 kW) 2 Diesel engines 15,210 kW (20,400 shp) 2 shafts/propellers
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Inhaúma-class or Meko 140-class?
The Inhaúma-class has greater displacement at 2,000 tons compared to the Meko 140-class's 1,790 tons.
Which is faster, the Inhaúma-class or Meko 140-class?
The Meko 140-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Inhaúma-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Inhaúma-class or Meko 140-class?
The Meko 140-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Inhaúma-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Inhaúma-class or Meko 140-class?
The Inhaúma-class is longer at 95.8 meters compared to the Meko 140-class's 91.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Inhaúma-class and Meko 140-class have?
The Inhaúma-class has a larger crew complement of 145 compared to the Meko 140-class's 100 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Inhaúma-class or Meko 140-class?
The Meko 140-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Inhaúma-class.