Lekiu vs Maharaja Lela

The Lekiu and the Maharaja Lela are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 2,300 tons for the Lekiu vs 3,100 tons for the Maharaja Lela. The Lekiu reaches 28 knots vs 28 knots for the Maharaja Lela. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Lekiu vs 5,000 for the Maharaja Lela. The Lekiu carries a crew of 146 vs 138 for the Maharaja Lela. The Lekiu was produced in 2 units vs 5 for the Maharaja Lela. The Lekiu was commissioned in 1999, 27 years before the Maharaja Lela (2026).

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
Malaysian frigate, 3,100 tons displacement, utilizes CODAD propulsion with four MTU engines.
Origin 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation
Year introduced 2026
Number built 5 units
Estimated unit price $948 million
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 3,100 tons
Maximum speed 28.0 knots
Range 5,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 111.0 m
Beam 16.0 m
Crew 138
Propulsion CODAD 4 x MTU 20V 1163 M94, each rated at 7,400 kW (9,925 shp), total output: 29,600 kW (39,694 shp)
Armament
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm gun
  • 2 × MSI DS30M 30 mm cannon
  • 16 × VL MICA in Sylver VLS
  • 8 × Naval Strike Missile
  • 2 × triple J+S torpedo launcher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Lekiu-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The Maharaja Lela-class has greater displacement at 3,100 tons compared to the Lekiu-class's 2,300 tons.
Which is faster, the Lekiu-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The Maharaja Lela-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Lekiu-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Lekiu-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The Maharaja Lela-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Lekiu-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Lekiu-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The Maharaja Lela-class is longer at 111.0 meters compared to the Lekiu-class's 106.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Lekiu-class and Maharaja Lela-class have?
The Lekiu-class has a larger crew complement of 146 compared to the Maharaja Lela-class's 138 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Lekiu-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The Maharaja Lela-class has been built in greater numbers with 5 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Lekiu-class.