Inhaúma vs Meko 140

Overview

The Inhaúma is a Corvette, while the Meko 140 is a Frigate.

Displacement is 2,000 tons for the Inhaúma vs 1,790 tons for the Meko 140. The Inhaúma reaches 27 knots vs 27 knots for the Meko 140. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Inhaúma vs 4,000 for the Meko 140. The Inhaúma carries a crew of 145 vs 100 for the Meko 140.

The Inhaúma was produced in 5 units vs 6 for the Meko 140. The Inhaúma was commissioned in 1989, 4 years after the Meko 140 (1985).

Brazilian corvette, introduced in 1989, displaces 2,000 tons and has a crew of 145.
Origin 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro
Year introduced 1989
Number built 5 units
Estimated unit price NA
Argentine frigate/corvette, 1,790 tons displacement, propelled by two diesel engines.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Frigate
Type Frigate / corvette
Manufacturer AFNE "Río Santiago"
Year introduced 1985
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 2,000 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 95.8 m
Beam 11.4 m
Crew 145
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)
Armament
  • 1 × 114 mm Mark 8 gun
  • 2 × Bofors 40 mm guns
  • 4 × Exocet SSMs
  • 6 × Mark 46 torpedoes
Displacement 1,790 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 91.2 m
Beam 11.1 m
Crew 100
Propulsion 2 Diesel engines 15,210 kW (20,400 shp) 2 shafts/propellers
Armament
  • 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

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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.