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 |
| 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 |
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| 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) |
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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.