La Fayette vs Meko 200
Overview
The La Fayette and the Meko 200 are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,200 tons for the La Fayette vs 3,400 tons for the Meko 200. The La Fayette reaches 25 knots vs 32 knots for the Meko 200. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the La Fayette vs 6,000 for the Meko 200. The La Fayette carries a crew of 164 vs 220 for the Meko 200.
The La Fayette was produced in 20 units vs 34 for the Meko 200. The La Fayette was commissioned in 1996, 9 years after the Meko 200 (1987).
| Displacement | 3,200 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 125.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 15.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 164 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 diesel SEMT Pielstick 12PA6V280 STC2, 21,000 hp (16,000 kW) |
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| Displacement | 3,400 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 118.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 220 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 × General Electric LM2500+ gas turbine and 2 × MTU 12V1163 TB83 diesel engines, driving two shafts with controllable pitch propellers in CODOG configuration. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the La Fayette-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class has greater displacement at 3,400 tons compared to the La Fayette-class's 3,200 tons.
Which is faster, the La Fayette-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the La Fayette-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the La Fayette-class or Meko 200-class?
The La Fayette-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Meko 200-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the La Fayette-class or Meko 200-class?
The La Fayette-class is longer at 125.0 meters compared to the Meko 200-class's 118.0 meters.
How many crew members do the La Fayette-class and Meko 200-class have?
The Meko 200-class has a larger crew complement of 220 compared to the La Fayette-class's 164 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the La Fayette-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class has been built in greater numbers with 34 vessels compared to 20 vessels of the La Fayette-class.