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Maharaja Lela vs Miguel Malvar

Maharaja Lela vs Miguel Malvar at a glance — displacement 3,100 vs 3,200 tons, length 111 vs 118 m, speed 28 vs 25 knots, crew 138 vs 120.

Specifications
Maharaja Lela Miguel Malvar
Origin 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Frigate Guided missile frigate
Manufacturer Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation Hyundai Heavy Industries
Year introduced 2026 2025
Number built 5 units 2 units
Estimated unit price $948 million $250 million
Displacement 3,100 tons 3,200 tons
Maximum speed 28.0 knots 25.0 knots
Range 5,000 nm at 15 knots 4,500 nm at 15 knots
Length 111.0 m 118.4 m
Beam 16.0 m 14.9 m
Crew 138 120
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Armament & Systems
Maharaja Lela Miguel Malvar
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
  • 16-cell VLS for 16 x MBDA VL MICA ship-to-air missiles
  • 8 x C-Star SSM-710K antiship cruise missiles in quad configuration
  • 2 x SEA triple-tube torpedo launching systems for K745 Blue Shark torpedoes
  • 1 x 76mm Oto Melara Super Rapid gun
  • 1 x Aselsan GOKDENIZ 100/35 CIWS
  • 4 x K6 (12.7mm) 50cal heavy machine guns
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) 4 x MTU 20V 1163 M94 diesels (CODAD), 29,600 kW total
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Maharaja Lela-class or Miguel Malvar-class?
The Miguel Malvar-class has greater displacement at 3,200 tons compared to the Maharaja Lela-class's 3,100 tons.
Which is faster, the Maharaja Lela-class or Miguel Malvar-class?
The Maharaja Lela-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Miguel Malvar-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Maharaja Lela-class or Miguel Malvar-class?
The Maharaja Lela-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Miguel Malvar-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Maharaja Lela-class or Miguel Malvar-class?
The Miguel Malvar-class is longer at 118.4 meters compared to the Maharaja Lela-class's 111.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Maharaja Lela-class and Miguel Malvar-class have?
The Maharaja Lela-class has a larger crew complement of 138 compared to the Miguel Malvar-class's 120 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Maharaja Lela-class or Miguel Malvar-class?
The Maharaja Lela-class is more expensive at approximately $948 million per unit compared to the Miguel Malvar-class at $250 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Maharaja Lela-class or Miguel Malvar-class?
The Maharaja Lela-class has been built in greater numbers with 5 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Miguel Malvar-class.