Meko 200 vs Vasco da Gama
Overview
The Meko 200 and the Vasco da Gama are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,400 tons for the Meko 200 vs 3,200 tons for the Vasco da Gama. The Meko 200 reaches 32 knots vs 32 knots for the Vasco da Gama. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Meko 200 vs 4,000 for the Vasco da Gama. The Meko 200 carries a crew of 220 vs 180 for the Vasco da Gama.
The Meko 200 was produced in 34 units vs 3 for the Vasco da Gama. The Meko 200 was commissioned in 1987, 4 years before the Vasco da Gama (1991).
| 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. |
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| Displacement | 3,200 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 115.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 180 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft CODOG, 2 MTU 20V 956 TB92 diesel-engines (8.14 MW each), 2 General Electric LM2500 gas turbines (38 MW each) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Meko 200-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Meko 200-class has greater displacement at 3,400 tons compared to the Vasco da Gama-class's 3,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Meko 200-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Vasco da Gama-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 Vasco da Gama-class?
The Meko 200-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Vasco da Gama-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Meko 200-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Meko 200-class is longer at 118.0 meters compared to the Vasco da Gama-class's 115.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Meko 200-class and Vasco da Gama-class have?
The Meko 200-class has a larger crew complement of 220 compared to the Vasco da Gama-class's 180 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Meko 200-class or Vasco da Gama-class?
The Meko 200-class has been built in greater numbers with 34 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Vasco da Gama-class.