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Kasturi vs Meko 140

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Specifications
Kasturi Meko 140
Origin 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Corvette Frigate / corvette
Manufacturer Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft AFNE "Río Santiago"
Year introduced 1984 1985
Number built 2 units 6 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,850 tons 1,790 tons
Maximum speed 28.0 knots 27.0 knots
Range 5,000 nm at 14 knots 4,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 98.0 m 91.2 m
Beam 11.5 m 11.1 m
Crew 124 100
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Armament & Systems
Kasturi Meko 140
Armament
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm gun
  • 2 × MSI DS30B 30 mm cannon
  • MANPAD Anti-air
  • 8 × Exocet MM40 Block 2 Anti-ship missiles
  • 2 × triple Eurotorp B515 with A244-S ASW 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 4 × MTU 20V 1163 TB92 diesels, 23,460 bhp (17,490 kW), 2 shafts 2 Diesel engines 15,210 kW (20,400 shp) 2 shafts/propellers

Overview

The Kasturi and the Meko 140 are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 1,850 tons for the Kasturi vs 1,790 tons for the Meko 140. The Kasturi reaches 28 knots vs 27 knots for the Meko 140. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Kasturi vs 4,000 for the Meko 140. The Kasturi carries a crew of 124 vs 100 for the Meko 140.

The Kasturi was produced in 2 units vs 6 for the Meko 140. The Kasturi was commissioned in 1984, 1 years before the Meko 140 (1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kasturi-class or Meko 140-class?
The Kasturi-class has greater displacement at 1,850 tons compared to the Meko 140-class's 1,790 tons.
Which is faster, the Kasturi-class or Meko 140-class?
The Kasturi-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Meko 140-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kasturi-class or Meko 140-class?
The Kasturi-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Meko 140-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kasturi-class or Meko 140-class?
The Kasturi-class is longer at 98.0 meters compared to the Meko 140-class's 91.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Kasturi-class and Meko 140-class have?
The Kasturi-class has a larger crew complement of 124 compared to the Meko 140-class's 100 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kasturi-class or Meko 140-class?
The Meko 140-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Kasturi-class.