Lekiu vs Meko 200

Overview

The Lekiu and the Meko 200 are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 2,300 tons for the Lekiu vs 3,400 tons for the Meko 200. The Lekiu reaches 28 knots vs 32 knots for the Meko 200. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Lekiu vs 6,000 for the Meko 200. The Lekiu carries a crew of 146 vs 220 for the Meko 200.

The Lekiu was produced in 2 units vs 34 for the Meko 200. The Lekiu was commissioned in 1999, 12 years after the Meko 200 (1987).

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
German frigate, 3,400 tons displacement, utilizes a CODOG propulsion system for 32 knots.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Blohm + Voss
Year introduced 1987
Number built 34 units
Estimated unit price NA
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
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.
Armament
  • 1 × 5 in/54 (127 mm) Mk-45 Mod 2 naval artillery gun
  • 3 × Phalanx or Sea Zenith CIWS
  • Mk-41 Mod 5/Mod 8 VLS for ESSM and Sea Sparrow SAM
  • 2 x 8 × Harpoon or 2 x 8 × RBS-15 SSM
  • 2 × triple 324 mm Mk-32 Mod 5 tubes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Lekiu-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class has greater displacement at 3,400 tons compared to the Lekiu-class's 2,300 tons.
Which is faster, the Lekiu-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Lekiu-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Lekiu-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Lekiu-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Lekiu-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class is longer at 118.0 meters compared to the Lekiu-class's 106.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Lekiu-class and Meko 200-class have?
The Meko 200-class has a larger crew complement of 220 compared to the Lekiu-class's 146 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Lekiu-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class has been built in greater numbers with 34 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Lekiu-class.