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Meko 140 vs Moudge

Meko 140 vs Moudge at a glance — displacement 1,790 vs 1,500 tons, length 91 vs 95 m, speed 27 vs 30 knots, crew 100 vs 140.

Specifications
Meko 140 Moudge
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Frigate / corvette Frigate
Manufacturer AFNE "Río Santiago" Iranian Navy's Factories
Year introduced 1985 2010
Number built 6 units 6 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,790 tons 1,500 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots 30.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 18 knots NA
Length 91.2 m 95.0 m
Beam 11.1 m 11.1 m
Crew 100 140
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Armament & Systems
Meko 140 Moudge
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 × 76 mm Fajr-27 naval gun
  • 1 × 40 mm Fath-40 AAA or 1 × 30mm Kamand CIWS
  • 2 × 20 mm cannons Oerlikon
  • 2 × 12.7 mm heavy machine guns
  • 4 × Mehrab SAM or 4 × Sayyad-3 SAM
  • 4 × Noor or Qader anti-ship missiles
  • 2 × triple 324 mm torpedoes
Propulsion 2 Diesel engines 15,210 kW (20,400 shp) 2 shafts/propellers 2 × 10,000 hp (7,500 kW) engines, 4 × 740 hp (550 kW) diesel generators
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Meko 140-class Specs, operators & history →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Meko 140-class or Moudge-class?
The Meko 140-class has greater displacement at 1,790 tons compared to the Moudge-class's 1,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Meko 140-class or Moudge-class?
The Moudge-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Meko 140-class's 27 knots.
Which is longer, the Meko 140-class or Moudge-class?
The Moudge-class is longer at 95.0 meters compared to the Meko 140-class's 91.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Meko 140-class and Moudge-class have?
The Moudge-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Meko 140-class's 100 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Meko 140-class or Moudge-class?
Both the Meko 140-class and Moudge-class have been built in equal numbers with 6 vessels each.