Meko 200 vs Type 21
The Meko 200 and the Type 21 are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,400 tons for the Meko 200 vs 3,250 tons for the Type 21. The Meko 200 reaches 32 knots vs 37 knots for the Type 21. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Meko 200 vs 4,000 for the Type 21. The Meko 200 carries a crew of 220 vs 177 for the Type 21. The Meko 200 was produced in 34 units vs 8 for the Type 21. The Meko 200 was commissioned in 1987, 13 years after the Type 21 (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 |
| British frigate, 3,250 tons displacement, propelled by COGOG arrangement for a top speed of 37 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Yarrow Shipbuilders |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | $60 million |
| 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. |
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| Displacement | 3,250 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 37.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 1200 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 117.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 12.7 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 177 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | COGOG on 2 shafts; 2 × Tyne cruise turbines: 8,500 shp (6,300 kW); 2 × Olympus boost turbines: 50,000 shp (37,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Meko 200-class or Type 21-class?
The Meko 200-class has greater displacement at 3,400 tons compared to the Type 21-class's 3,250 tons.
Which is faster, the Meko 200-class or Type 21-class?
The Type 21-class is faster with a maximum speed of 37 knots compared to the Meko 200-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Meko 200-class or Type 21-class?
The Meko 200-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 21-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Meko 200-class or Type 21-class?
The Meko 200-class is longer at 118.0 meters compared to the Type 21-class's 117.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Meko 200-class and Type 21-class have?
The Meko 200-class has a larger crew complement of 220 compared to the Type 21-class's 177 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Meko 200-class or Type 21-class?
The Meko 200-class has been built in greater numbers with 34 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Type 21-class.