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Meko 140 vs Meko 200

Meko 140 vs Meko 200 at a glance — displacement 1,790 vs 3,400 tons, length 91 vs 118 m, speed 27 vs 32 knots, crew 100 vs 220.

Specifications
Meko 140 Meko 200
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Frigate / corvette Frigate
Manufacturer AFNE "Río Santiago" Blohm + Voss
Year introduced 1985 1987
Number built 6 units 34 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,790 tons 3,400 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots 32.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 18 knots 6,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 91.2 m 118.0 m
Beam 11.1 m 14.8 m
Crew 100 220
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Armament & Systems
Meko 140 Meko 200
Armament
  • 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
  • 1 × 5 in/54 (127 mm) Mk-45 Mod 2 naval artillery gun
  • 3 × Phalanx or Sea Zenith CIWS
  • Mk-41 Mod 5/Mod 8 VLS for ESSM and Sea Sparrow SAM
  • 2 x 8 × Harpoon or 2 x 8 × RBS-15 SSM
  • 2 × triple 324 mm Mk-32 Mod 5 tubes
Propulsion 2 Diesel engines 15,210 kW (20,400 shp) 2 shafts/propellers 1 × General Electric LM2500+ gas turbine and 2 × MTU 12V1163 TB83 diesel engines, driving two shafts with controllable pitch propellers in CODOG configuration.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Meko 140-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class has greater displacement at 3,400 tons compared to the Meko 140-class's 1,790 tons.
Which is faster, the Meko 140-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Meko 140-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Meko 140-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Meko 140-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Meko 140-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class is longer at 118.0 meters compared to the Meko 140-class's 91.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Meko 140-class and Meko 200-class have?
The Meko 200-class has a larger crew complement of 220 compared to the Meko 140-class's 100 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Meko 140-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class has been built in greater numbers with 34 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Meko 140-class.