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Meko 140 vs Niterói

Meko 140 vs Niterói at a glance — displacement 1,790 vs 3,355 tons, length 91 vs 129 m, speed 27 vs 30 knots, crew 100 vs 217.

Specifications
Meko 140 Niterói
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Frigate / corvette Frigate
Manufacturer AFNE "Río Santiago" Vosper Thornycroft
Year introduced 1985 1976
Number built 6 units 7 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,790 tons 3,355 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots 30.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 18 knots 5,300 nm at 19 knots
Length 91.2 m 129.2 m
Beam 11.1 m 13.5 m
Crew 100 217
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Armament & Systems
Meko 140 Niterói
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 × 114 mm Mk 8 gun • Aspide SAM • Exocet missiles • Mk 46 torpedoes
Propulsion 2 Diesel engines 15,210 kW (20,400 shp) 2 shafts/propellers CODOG: 2 × Rolls-Royce Olympus gas turbines, 4 × MTU diesels
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Meko 140-class or Niterói-class?
The Niterói-class has greater displacement at 3,355 tons compared to the Meko 140-class's 1,790 tons.
Which is faster, the Meko 140-class or Niterói-class?
The Niterói-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Meko 140-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Meko 140-class or Niterói-class?
The Niterói-class has a longer range at 5,300 nautical miles compared to the Meko 140-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Meko 140-class or Niterói-class?
The Niterói-class is longer at 129.2 meters compared to the Meko 140-class's 91.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Meko 140-class and Niterói-class have?
The Niterói-class has a larger crew complement of 217 compared to the Meko 140-class's 100 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Meko 140-class or Niterói-class?
The Niterói-class has been built in greater numbers with 7 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Meko 140-class.