Meko 200 vs Riga
The Meko 200 and the Riga are both Frigate classes. The Meko 200 displaces 3,400 tons — 2.4x the Riga's 1,416 tons. The Meko 200 reaches 32 knots vs 28 knots for the Riga. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Meko 200 vs 1,950 for the Riga. The Meko 200 carries a crew of 220 vs 175 for the Riga. The Meko 200 was produced in 34 units vs 69 for the Riga. The Meko 200 was commissioned in 1987, 33 years after the Riga (1954).
| 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. |
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| Displacement | 1,416 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,950 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 91.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 175 ◉ |
| 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 200-class or Riga-class?
The Meko 200-class has greater displacement at 3,400 tons compared to the Riga-class's 1,416 tons.
Which is faster, the Meko 200-class or Riga-class?
The Meko 200-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Riga-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Meko 200-class or Riga-class?
The Meko 200-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Riga-class's 1,950 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Meko 200-class or Riga-class?
The Meko 200-class is longer at 118.0 meters compared to the Riga-class's 91.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Meko 200-class and Riga-class have?
The Meko 200-class has a larger crew complement of 220 compared to the Riga-class's 175 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Meko 200-class or Riga-class?
The Riga-class has been built in greater numbers with 69 vessels compared to 34 vessels of the Meko 200-class.