Meko 140 vs Riga
The Meko 140 and the Riga are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 1,790 tons for the Meko 140 vs 1,416 tons for the Riga. The Meko 140 reaches 27 knots vs 28 knots for the Riga. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Meko 140 vs 1,950 for the Riga. The Meko 140 carries a crew of 100 vs 175 for the Riga. The Meko 140 was produced in 6 units vs 69 for the Riga. The Meko 140 was commissioned in 1985, 31 years after the Riga (1954).
| Displacement | 1,790 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 91.2 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 11.1 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 100 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 Diesel engines 15,210 kW (20,400 shp) 2 shafts/propellers |
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| Displacement | 1,416 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 1,950 nm at 14 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 91.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 175 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × shaft steam turbines, 2 × boilers; 21,000 hp (16,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Meko 140-class or Riga-class?
The Meko 140-class has greater displacement at 1,790 tons compared to the Riga-class's 1,416 tons.
Which is faster, the Meko 140-class or Riga-class?
The Riga-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Meko 140-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Meko 140-class or Riga-class?
The Meko 140-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Riga-class's 1,950 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Meko 140-class or Riga-class?
The Meko 140-class is longer at 91.2 meters compared to the Riga-class's 91.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Meko 140-class and Riga-class have?
The Riga-class has a larger crew complement of 175 compared to the Meko 140-class's 100 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Meko 140-class or Riga-class?
The Riga-class has been built in greater numbers with 69 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Meko 140-class.