Meko 200 vs Sigma
Overview
The Meko 200 and the Sigma are both Frigate classes.
The Meko 200 displaces 3,400 tons — 2.0x the Sigma's 1,692 tons. The Meko 200 reaches 32 knots vs 28 knots for the Sigma. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Meko 200 vs 4,800 for the Sigma. The Meko 200 carries a crew of 220 vs 80 for the Sigma.
The Meko 200 was produced in 34 units vs 10 for the Sigma. The Meko 200 was commissioned in 1987, 20 years before the Sigma (2007).
| 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 |
| Netherlands frigate, introduced in 2007, displaces 1,692 tons and reaches 28 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Multi-purpose corvette / frigate |
| Manufacturer | Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $222 million |
| 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 | 1,692 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,800 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 90.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 80 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × SEMT Pielstick 20PA6B STC rated at 8910 kW each driving a lightweight Geislinger coupling; 4 × Caterpillar 3406C TA generator rated at 350 kW each; 1 × Caterpillar 3304B emergency generator rated at 105 kW; 2 × shaft with Rolls-Royce Kamewa 5 bladed controllable pitch propeller |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Meko 200-class or Sigma-class?
The Meko 200-class has greater displacement at 3,400 tons compared to the Sigma-class's 1,692 tons.
Which is faster, the Meko 200-class or Sigma-class?
The Meko 200-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Sigma-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Meko 200-class or Sigma-class?
The Meko 200-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Sigma-class's 4,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Meko 200-class or Sigma-class?
The Meko 200-class is longer at 118.0 meters compared to the Sigma-class's 90.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Meko 200-class and Sigma-class have?
The Meko 200-class has a larger crew complement of 220 compared to the Sigma-class's 80 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Meko 200-class or Sigma-class?
The Meko 200-class has been built in greater numbers with 34 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Sigma-class.