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Meko 200 vs Type 053H2G

Meko 200 vs Type 053H2G at a glance — displacement 3,400 vs 2,250 tons, length 118 vs 112 m, speed 32 vs 28 knots, crew 220 vs 168.

Specifications
Meko 200 Type 053H2G
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Frigate Multi-role frigate
Manufacturer Blohm + Voss Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1987 1992
Number built 34 units 4 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 3,400 tons 2,250 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots 28.0 knots
Range 6,000 nm at 18 knots 5,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 118.0 m 112.0 m
Beam 14.8 m 12.4 m
Crew 220 168
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Armament & Systems
Meko 200 Type 053H2G
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
  • 6 × YJ-83 SSM in 2 x 3-cell box launchers
  • 1 × 6-cell HQ-61 Surface-to-air missile system
  • 1 × PJ33A dual 100 mm gun
  • 4 × Type 76A dual-37 mm AA guns
  • 2 × 6-tube Type 3200 ASW rocket launchers
  • 2 × DC racks & launcher
  • 6 × torpedo launchers
  • 2 × Type 946/PJ-46 15-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. CODAD, 2 shaft, 2 x 18E390VA diesel at 14,000 hp (10,000 kW) & 2x MTU diesel at 8,840 hp (6,590 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Meko 200-class or Type 053H2G-class?
The Meko 200-class has greater displacement at 3,400 tons compared to the Type 053H2G-class's 2,250 tons.
Which is faster, the Meko 200-class or Type 053H2G-class?
The Meko 200-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Type 053H2G-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Meko 200-class or Type 053H2G-class?
The Meko 200-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H2G-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Meko 200-class or Type 053H2G-class?
The Meko 200-class is longer at 118.0 meters compared to the Type 053H2G-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Meko 200-class and Type 053H2G-class have?
The Meko 200-class has a larger crew complement of 220 compared to the Type 053H2G-class's 168 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Meko 200-class or Type 053H2G-class?
The Meko 200-class has been built in greater numbers with 34 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Type 053H2G-class.