Kotor vs Meko 140

Overview

The Kotor and the Meko 140 are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 1,492 tons for the Kotor vs 1,790 tons for the Meko 140. The Kotor reaches 27 knots vs 27 knots for the Meko 140. Operational range is 1,800 nautical miles for the Kotor vs 4,000 for the Meko 140.

The Kotor was produced in 2 units vs 6 for the Meko 140. The Kotor was commissioned in 1986, 1 years after the Meko 140 (1985).

Ex-Yugoslavian frigate, introduced in 1986, uses a CODAG propulsion system reaching 27.0 knots.
Origin 🇳🇱 Ex-Yugoslavia
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Kraljevica Shipyard
Year introduced 1986
Number built 2 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 1,492 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 27.0 knots â—‰
Range 1,800 nm at 14 knots â—‰
Length 91.8 m â—‰
Beam 12.8 m â—‰
Crew --
Propulsion 2 shaft CODAG, 1 gas turbine - 11,4720 kW, 2 diesels - 3,648 kW
Armament
  • 1 × SA-N-4 SAM launcher
  • 4 × SS-N-2 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × 76.2 mm double-barreled naval gun AK-726
  • 2 × AK-230 CIWS
  • 2 × RBU-6000 ASW rocket launchers
  • 2 × MTU-IV Strela 2M launchers
  • 20 × naval mines
Displacement 1,790 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 27.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰
Length 91.2 m â—‰
Beam 11.1 m â—‰
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 Kotor-class or Meko 140-class?
The Meko 140-class has greater displacement at 1,790 tons compared to the Kotor-class's 1,492 tons.
Which is faster, the Kotor-class or Meko 140-class?
The Meko 140-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Kotor-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kotor-class or Meko 140-class?
The Meko 140-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Kotor-class's 1,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kotor-class or Meko 140-class?
The Kotor-class is longer at 91.8 meters compared to the Meko 140-class's 91.2 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kotor-class or Meko 140-class?
The Meko 140-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Kotor-class.