Meko 140 vs Type 053H

The Meko 140 and the Type 053H are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 1,790 tons for the Meko 140 vs 2,000 tons for the Type 053H. The Meko 140 reaches 27 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 053H. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Meko 140 vs 4,000 for the Type 053H. The Meko 140 carries a crew of 100 vs 200 for the Type 053H. The Meko 140 was produced in 6 units vs 43 for the Type 053H. The Meko 140 was commissioned in 1985, 11 years after the Type 053H (1974).

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
Chinese frigate, introduced in 1974, displaces 2,000 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1974
Number built 43 units
Estimated unit price NA
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
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
Displacement 2,000 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰
Length 112.0 m â—‰
Beam 12.0 m â—‰
Crew 200 â—‰
Propulsion 2 to 4 diesel engines 16,000 to 22,000 shp
Armament
  • 2 x twin 100 mm gun
  • 2-4 x twin 37mm AAA
  • 2 x twin HQ-61B SAM
  • 2 x Type 62, 5-tube ASW RL
  • 8 x YJ-8 or YJ-82 SSM
  • 2 x Type 79A dual-100 mm gun
  • 4 x Type 76 dual-37 mm AA guns
  • 2 x 5-tube Type 81 ASW rocket launcher
  • 4 x Type 64 DC projectors
  • 2 x DC racks
  • 2 x Mk-36RBOC 6-barrel decoy rocket launchers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Meko 140-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class has greater displacement at 2,000 tons compared to the Meko 140-class's 1,790 tons.
Which is faster, the Meko 140-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-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 Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Meko 140-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Meko 140-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class is longer at 112.0 meters compared to the Meko 140-class's 91.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Meko 140-class and Type 053H-class have?
The Type 053H-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Meko 140-class's 100 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Meko 140-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class has been built in greater numbers with 43 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Meko 140-class.