Kasturi vs Lekiu

Overview

The Kasturi and the Lekiu are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 1,850 tons for the Kasturi vs 2,300 tons for the Lekiu. The Kasturi reaches 28 knots vs 28 knots for the Lekiu. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Kasturi vs 5,000 for the Lekiu. The Kasturi carries a crew of 124 vs 146 for the Lekiu.

The Kasturi was produced in 2 units vs 2 for the Lekiu. The Kasturi was commissioned in 1984, 15 years before the Lekiu (1999).

Malaysian corvette, introduced in 1984, has a displacement of 1,850 tons.
Origin 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Category Frigate
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft
Year introduced 1984
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price NA
Malaysian frigate, 2,300 tons displacement, propelled by four MTU diesel engines.
Origin 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Yarrow Shipbuilders
Year introduced 1999
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,850 tons
Maximum speed 28.0 knots
Range 5,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 98.0 m
Beam 11.5 m
Crew 124
Propulsion 4 × MTU 20V 1163 TB92 diesels, 23,460 bhp (17,490 kW), 2 shafts
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
Displacement 2,300 tons
Maximum speed 28.0 knots
Range 5,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 106.0 m
Beam 12.8 m
Crew 146
Propulsion 4 × MTU 20V 1163 TB93 diesel engines, 24.5MW, twin shafts with Kamewa controllable pitch propellers
Armament
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm gun
  • 2 × MSI DS30B 30 mm cannon
  • 16 × VLS for Sea Wolf
  • 8 × Exocet MM40 Block 2
  • 2 × triple Eurotorp B515 with A244-S ASW torpedoes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kasturi-class or Lekiu-class?
The Lekiu-class has greater displacement at 2,300 tons compared to the Kasturi-class's 1,850 tons.
Which is faster, the Kasturi-class or Lekiu-class?
The Lekiu-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Kasturi-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kasturi-class or Lekiu-class?
The Lekiu-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Kasturi-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kasturi-class or Lekiu-class?
The Lekiu-class is longer at 106.0 meters compared to the Kasturi-class's 98.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Kasturi-class and Lekiu-class have?
The Lekiu-class has a larger crew complement of 146 compared to the Kasturi-class's 124 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kasturi-class or Lekiu-class?
Both the Kasturi-class and Lekiu-class have been built in equal numbers with 2 vessels each.