Hydra vs Meko 200

Overview

The Hydra and the Meko 200 are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 4,000 tons for the Hydra vs 3,400 tons for the Meko 200. The Hydra reaches 31 knots vs 32 knots for the Meko 200. Operational range is 4,100 nautical miles for the Hydra vs 6,000 for the Meko 200. The Hydra carries a crew of 173 vs 220 for the Meko 200.

The Hydra was produced in 4 units vs 34 for the Meko 200. The Hydra was commissioned in 1992, 5 years after the Meko 200 (1987).

Greek frigate, introduced in 1992, displaces 4,000 tons and uses CODOG propulsion.
Origin 🇬🇷 Greece
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Blohm + Voss
Year introduced 1992
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
German frigate, 3,400 tons displacement, utilizes a CODOG propulsion system for 32 knots.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Blohm + Voss
Year introduced 1987
Number built 34 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 4,000 tons
Maximum speed 31.0 knots
Range 4,100 nm at 18 knots
Length 117.5 m
Beam 14.8 m
Crew 173
Propulsion 2 shaft CODOG, controllable pitch propellers, 2 General Electric LM2500 gas turbines 60,656 hp (45,231 kW), 2 MTU 20V 956 diesel engines, 10,040 hp (7,490 kW)
Armament
  • 1× Mk 45 Mod 2A 5" gun
  • 2× Mk15 Phalanx 20 mm CIWS
  • 2 Mk141 2×4 Harpoon missile launchers
  • Mk 48 Mod 2 vertical launcher for 16× RIM-162 ESSM
  • 2 Mk32 Mod 5 2×324mm T/T for Mk46 torpedoes
Displacement 3,400 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots
Range 6,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 118.0 m
Beam 14.8 m
Crew 220
Propulsion 1 × General Electric LM2500+ gas turbine and 2 × MTU 12V1163 TB83 diesel engines, driving two shafts with controllable pitch propellers in CODOG configuration.
Armament
  • 1 × 5 in/54 (127 mm) Mk-45 Mod 2 naval artillery gun
  • 3 × Phalanx or Sea Zenith CIWS
  • Mk-41 Mod 5/Mod 8 VLS for ESSM and Sea Sparrow SAM
  • 2 x 8 × Harpoon or 2 x 8 × RBS-15 SSM
  • 2 × triple 324 mm Mk-32 Mod 5 tubes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Hydra-class or Meko 200-class?
The Hydra-class has greater displacement at 4,000 tons compared to the Meko 200-class's 3,400 tons.
Which is faster, the Hydra-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Hydra-class's 31 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hydra-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Hydra-class's 4,100 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hydra-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class is longer at 118.0 meters compared to the Hydra-class's 117.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Hydra-class and Meko 200-class have?
The Meko 200-class has a larger crew complement of 220 compared to the Hydra-class's 173 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hydra-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class has been built in greater numbers with 34 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Hydra-class.