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Meko 200 vs Type 053H

Meko 200 vs Type 053H at a glance — displacement 3,400 vs 1,702 tons, length 118 vs 112 m, speed 32 vs 32 knots, crew 220 vs 200.

Specifications
Meko 200 Type 053H
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Frigate Frigate
Manufacturer Blohm + Voss Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1987 1975
Number built 34 units 14 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 3,400 tons 1,702 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots 32.0 knots
Range 6,000 nm at 18 knots 4,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 118.0 m 112.0 m
Beam 14.8 m 12.0 m
Crew 220 200
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Armament & Systems
Meko 200 Type 053H
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 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
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 to 4 diesel engines 16,000 to 22,000 shp
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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 1,702 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 Meko 200-class has been built in greater numbers with 34 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Type 053H-class.