Meko 200 vs Type 053H

The Meko 200 and the Type 053H are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,400 tons for the Meko 200 vs 2,000 tons for the Type 053H. The Meko 200 reaches 32 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 053H. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Meko 200 vs 4,000 for the Type 053H. The Meko 200 carries a crew of 220 vs 200 for the Type 053H. The Meko 200 was produced in 34 units vs 43 for the Type 053H. The Meko 200 was commissioned in 1987, 13 years after the Type 053H (1974).

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
Chinese frigate, introduced in 1974, displaces 2,000 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1974
Number built 43 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 3,400 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots â—‰
Range 6,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰
Length 118.0 m â—‰
Beam 14.8 m â—‰
Crew 220 â—‰
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
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
Armament
  • 2 x twin 100 mm gun
  • 2-4 x twin 37mm AAA
  • 2 x twin HQ-61B SAM
  • 2 x Type 62, 5-tube ASW RL
  • 8 x YJ-8 or YJ-82 SSM
  • 2 x Type 79A dual-100 mm gun
  • 4 x Type 76 dual-37 mm AA guns
  • 2 x 5-tube Type 81 ASW rocket launcher
  • 4 x Type 64 DC projectors
  • 2 x DC racks
  • 2 x Mk-36RBOC 6-barrel decoy rocket launchers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Meko 200-class or Type 053H-class?
The Meko 200-class has greater displacement at 3,400 tons compared to the Type 053H-class's 2,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Meko 200-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Meko 200-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Meko 200-class or Type 053H-class?
The Meko 200-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Meko 200-class or Type 053H-class?
The Meko 200-class is longer at 118.0 meters compared to the Type 053H-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Meko 200-class and Type 053H-class have?
The Meko 200-class has a larger crew complement of 220 compared to the Type 053H-class's 200 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Meko 200-class or Type 053H-class?
The Type 053H-class has been built in greater numbers with 43 vessels compared to 34 vessels of the Meko 200-class.