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Descubierta vs Meko 140

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Specifications
Descubierta Meko 140
Origin 🇪🇸 Spain 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Corvette Frigate
Type Corvette Frigate / corvette
Manufacturer Arsenal de Cartagena AFNE "Río Santiago"
Year introduced 1978 1985
Number built 9 units 6 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,482 tons 1,790 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots 27.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 18 knots 4,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 88.8 m 91.2 m
Beam 10.4 m 11.1 m
Crew 118 100
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Armament & Systems
Descubierta Meko 140
Armament
  • 8 - Harpoon SSM (2 × 4)
  • 8 - Aspide SAM (1 × 8)
  • 1 - 76 mm gun
  • 2 - 40 mm guns (2 × 1)
  • 2 - Bofors 375mm Anti-submarine mortar (1 × 2)
  • 6 - 12.75 in anti submarine torpedo tubes (2 × 3)
  • 4 × Exocet anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × 76 mm dual-purpose gun
  • 4 × 40 mm anti-aircraft guns
  • 2 × .50 cal machine guns
  • 6 × 324 mm torpedo tubes
Propulsion 2 shaft, 4 MTU-Bazán 16V 956 TB91 diesel engines, 16,000 hp (12,000 kW) 2 Diesel engines 15,210 kW (20,400 shp) 2 shafts/propellers

Overview

The Descubierta is a Corvette, while the Meko 140 is a Frigate.

Displacement is 1,482 tons for the Descubierta vs 1,790 tons for the Meko 140. The Descubierta reaches 25 knots vs 27 knots for the Meko 140. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Descubierta vs 4,000 for the Meko 140. The Descubierta carries a crew of 118 vs 100 for the Meko 140.

The Descubierta was produced in 9 units vs 6 for the Meko 140. The Descubierta was commissioned in 1978, 7 years before the Meko 140 (1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Descubierta-class or Meko 140-class?
The Meko 140-class has greater displacement at 1,790 tons compared to the Descubierta-class's 1,482 tons.
Which is faster, the Descubierta-class or Meko 140-class?
The Meko 140-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Descubierta-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Descubierta-class or Meko 140-class?
The Meko 140-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Descubierta-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Descubierta-class or Meko 140-class?
The Meko 140-class is longer at 91.2 meters compared to the Descubierta-class's 88.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Descubierta-class and Meko 140-class have?
The Descubierta-class has a larger crew complement of 118 compared to the Meko 140-class's 100 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Descubierta-class or Meko 140-class?
The Descubierta-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Meko 140-class.