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).
| 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 | 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 |
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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.