FF-1052 Knox vs Meko 140
The FF-1052 Knox and the Meko 140 are both Frigate classes. The FF-1052 Knox displaces 4,130 tons — 2.3x the Meko 140's 1,790 tons. The FF-1052 Knox reaches 27 knots vs 27 knots for the Meko 140. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the FF-1052 Knox vs 4,000 for the Meko 140. The FF-1052 Knox carries a crew of 257 vs 100 for the Meko 140. The FF-1052 Knox was produced in 46 units vs 6 for the Meko 140. The FF-1052 Knox was commissioned in 1969, 16 years before the Meko 140 (1985).
| United States frigate, introduced in 1969, built by Todd Shipyard with a displacement of 4,130 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Todd Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number built | 46 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 4,130 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 134.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 257 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 × Westinghouse steam turbine, 2 × 1,200 psi boilers, 35,000 shp |
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| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Meko 140-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Meko 140-class's 1,790 tons.
Which is faster, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Meko 140-class?
The Meko 140-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Meko 140-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Meko 140-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Meko 140-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Meko 140-class's 91.2 meters.
How many crew members do the FF-1052 Knox-class and Meko 140-class have?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Meko 140-class's 100 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FF-1052 Knox-class or Meko 140-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Meko 140-class.