Meko 200 vs Type 053H2
Overview
The Meko 200 and the Type 053H2 are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,400 tons for the Meko 200 vs 2,000 tons for the Type 053H2. The Meko 200 reaches 32 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 053H2. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Meko 200 vs 4,000 for the Type 053H2. The Meko 200 carries a crew of 220 vs 200 for the Type 053H2.
The Meko 200 was produced in 34 units vs 39 for the Type 053H2. The Meko 200 was commissioned in 1987, 13 years after the Type 053H2 (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 |
| 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. |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 2,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 112.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 200 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 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 053H2-class?
The Meko 200-class has greater displacement at 3,400 tons compared to the Type 053H2-class's 2,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Meko 200-class or Type 053H2-class?
The Type 053H2-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 053H2-class?
The Meko 200-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H2-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Meko 200-class or Type 053H2-class?
The Meko 200-class is longer at 118.0 meters compared to the Type 053H2-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Meko 200-class and Type 053H2-class have?
The Meko 200-class has a larger crew complement of 220 compared to the Type 053H2-class's 200 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Meko 200-class or Type 053H2-class?
The Type 053H2-class has been built in greater numbers with 39 vessels compared to 34 vessels of the Meko 200-class.