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Meko 200 vs Najin

Meko 200 vs Najin at a glance — displacement 3,400 vs 1,600 tons, length 118 vs 100 m, speed 32 vs 26 knots, crew 220 vs 180.

Specifications
Meko 200 Najin
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇰🇵 North Korea
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Frigate Frigate
Manufacturer Blohm + Voss Najin Shipyard
Year introduced 1987 1973
Number built 34 units 4 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 3,400 tons 1,600 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots 26.0 knots
Range 6,000 nm at 18 knots 4,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 118.0 m 100.0 m
Beam 14.8 m 10.0 m
Crew 220 180
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Armament & Systems
Meko 200 Najin
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
  • 2 × SS-N-2 Styx (later Kh-35) anti-ship missiles
  • 2 × 100 mm guns
  • 4 × 57 mm guns (2 twin)
  • 30 mm and 25 mm anti-aircraft guns
  • 2 × RBU-1200 anti-submarine rocket launchers
  • Depth charges and up to 30 mines
Propulsion 1 × General Electric LM2500+ gas turbine and 2 × MTU 12V1163 TB83 diesel engines, driving two shafts with controllable pitch propellers in CODOG configuration. 2 diesel engines, 15,000 bhp, 2 shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Meko 200-class or Najin-class?
The Meko 200-class has greater displacement at 3,400 tons compared to the Najin-class's 1,600 tons.
Which is faster, the Meko 200-class or Najin-class?
The Meko 200-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Najin-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Meko 200-class or Najin-class?
The Meko 200-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Najin-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Meko 200-class or Najin-class?
The Meko 200-class is longer at 118.0 meters compared to the Najin-class's 100.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Meko 200-class and Najin-class have?
The Meko 200-class has a larger crew complement of 220 compared to the Najin-class's 180 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Meko 200-class or Najin-class?
The Meko 200-class has been built in greater numbers with 34 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Najin-class.