Meko 140 vs Oliver Hazard Perry
Overview
The Meko 140 and the Oliver Hazard Perry are both Frigate classes.
The Oliver Hazard Perry displaces 4,165 tons — 2.3x the Meko 140's 1,790 tons. The Meko 140 reaches 27 knots vs 30 knots for the Oliver Hazard Perry. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Meko 140 vs 4,500 for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Meko 140 carries a crew of 100 vs 176 for the Oliver Hazard Perry.
The Meko 140 was produced in 6 units vs 71 for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Meko 140 was commissioned in 1985, 8 years after the Oliver Hazard Perry (1977).
| Argentine frigate/corvette, 1,790 tons displacement, propelled by two diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate / corvette |
| Manufacturer | AFNE "Río Santiago" |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| United States frigate, introduced in 1977, uses gas turbines to reach a speed of 30 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided-missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Bath Iron Works |
| Year introduced | 1977 |
| Number built | 71 units |
| Estimated unit price | $122 million |
| Displacement | 1,790 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 91.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 100 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 Diesel engines 15,210 kW (20,400 shp) 2 shafts/propellers |
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| Displacement | 4,165 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 136.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 176 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines generating 41,000 shp (31 MW) through a single shaft and variable pitch propeller; 2 × Auxiliary Propulsion Units, 350 hp (260 kW) retractable electric azimuth thrusters |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Meko 140-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has greater displacement at 4,165 tons compared to the Meko 140-class's 1,790 tons.
Which is faster, the Meko 140-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-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 Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Meko 140-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Meko 140-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class is longer at 136.0 meters compared to the Meko 140-class's 91.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Meko 140-class and Oliver Hazard Perry-class have?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has a larger crew complement of 176 compared to the Meko 140-class's 100 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Meko 140-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has been built in greater numbers with 71 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Meko 140-class.