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Espora vs Meko 140

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Specifications
Espora Meko 140
Origin 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Corvette Frigate
Type Corvette Frigate / corvette
Manufacturer AFNE "Río Santiago" AFNE "Río Santiago"
Year introduced 1985 1985
Number built 6 units 6 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,790 tons 1,790 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots 27.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 18 knots 4,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 91.2 m 91.2 m
Beam 11.0 m 11.1 m
Crew 100 100
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Armament & Systems
Espora Meko 140
Armament
  • 4 × MM38 Exocet anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × 76 mm/62 OTO Melara dual purpose gun
  • 2 × DARDO twin 40 mm AA guns
  • 2 × .50 cal machine guns
  • 2 × triple 324 mm ILAS-3 tubes (WASS A-244S torpedoes)
  • 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 SEMT Pielstick 16 PC 2–5 V400 diesels, 22,600 bhp (16.9 MW), 2 × 5-blade props 2 Diesel engines 15,210 kW (20,400 shp) 2 shafts/propellers

Overview

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

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

The Espora was produced in 6 units vs 6 for the Meko 140.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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