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Lekiu vs Maharaja Lela

Lekiu vs Maharaja Lela at a glance — displacement 2,300 vs 3,100 tons, length 106 vs 111 m, speed 28 vs 28 knots, crew 146 vs 138.

Specifications
Lekiu Maharaja Lela
Origin 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Frigate Frigate
Manufacturer Yarrow Shipbuilders Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation
Year introduced 1999 2026
Number built 2 units 5 units
Estimated unit price NA $948 million
Displacement 2,300 tons 3,100 tons
Maximum speed 28.0 knots 28.0 knots
Range 5,000 nm at 15 knots 5,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 106.0 m 111.0 m
Beam 12.8 m 16.0 m
Crew 146 138
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Lekiu Maharaja Lela
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
  • 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
Propulsion 4 × MTU 20V 1163 TB93 diesel engines, 24.5MW, twin shafts with Kamewa controllable pitch propellers 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.