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Meko 200 vs Type 053H1Q

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Specifications
Meko 200 Type 053H1Q
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Frigate Frigate
Manufacturer Blohm + Voss Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1987 1974
Number built 34 units 39 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 3,400 tons 2,000 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 053H1Q
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
  • SY-1 anti-ship missiles
  • SY-2 anti-ship missiles
  • YJ-8 or YJ-82 surface-to-surface missiles
  • HQ-61 surface-to-air missiles
  • 100 mm guns
  • Type 76 twin 37 mm AA guns
  • RBU-1200 ASW rockets
  • Depth charges
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

Overview

The Meko 200 and the Type 053H1Q are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 3,400 tons for the Meko 200 vs 2,000 tons for the Type 053H1Q. The Meko 200 reaches 32 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 053H1Q. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Meko 200 vs 4,000 for the Type 053H1Q. The Meko 200 carries a crew of 220 vs 200 for the Type 053H1Q.

The Meko 200 was produced in 34 units vs 39 for the Type 053H1Q. The Meko 200 was commissioned in 1987, 13 years after the Type 053H1Q (1974).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Meko 200-class or Type 053H1Q-class?
The Meko 200-class has greater displacement at 3,400 tons compared to the Type 053H1Q-class's 2,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Meko 200-class or Type 053H1Q-class?
The Type 053H1Q-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 053H1Q-class?
The Meko 200-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H1Q-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Meko 200-class or Type 053H1Q-class?
The Meko 200-class is longer at 118.0 meters compared to the Type 053H1Q-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Meko 200-class and Type 053H1Q-class have?
The Meko 200-class has a larger crew complement of 220 compared to the Type 053H1Q-class's 200 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Meko 200-class or Type 053H1Q-class?
The Type 053H1Q-class has been built in greater numbers with 39 vessels compared to 34 vessels of the Meko 200-class.