Bremen vs Meko 360

Overview

The Bremen and the Meko 360 are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 3,680 tons for the Bremen vs 3,360 tons for the Meko 360. The Bremen reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the Meko 360. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Bremen vs 4,500 for the Meko 360. The Bremen carries a crew of 222 vs 200 for the Meko 360.

The Bremen was produced in 8 units vs 5 for the Meko 360.

German frigate, introduced in 1982, has a displacement of 3,680 tons.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Bremer Vulkan
Year introduced 1982
Number built 8 units
Estimated unit price NA
German frigate, introduced in 1982, uses COGAG propulsion with Olympus and Tyne gas turbines.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Blohm + Voss
Year introduced 1982
Number built 5 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 3,680 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 16 knots
Length 130.5 m
Beam 14.6 m
Crew 222
Propulsion CODOG (Combined diesel or gas): 2 × MTU 20V956 TB92 diesel engines (8.14 MW total), 2 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines (38 MW total)
Armament
  • 1 × OTO-Melara 76 mm dual-purpose gun
  • 2 × Mauser MLG27 27 mm autocannons
  • 1 × 8-cell launch system (16 × Sea Sparrow surface to air missiles)
  • 2 × MK 49 launcher (21 × RAM each)
  • 2 × quadruple Harpoon anti-ship missile launchers
  • 2 × Mark 32 324-mm twin torpedo launchers (8 × DM4A1 or Mark 46 torpedo)
Displacement 3,360 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 18 knots
Length 125.9 m
Beam 15.0 m
Crew 200
Propulsion 2-shaft COGAG, 2 × Olympus TM 3B gas turbines (51,800 shp), 2 × Tyne RM-IC gas turbines (10,200 shp)
Armament
  • 8 anti-ship missiles (Exocet)
  • 24 surface-to-air missiles (Aspide)
  • 1 dual purpose gun (OTO Melara 5-inch)
  • 8 anti-aircraft guns (Bofors 40 mm/70 calibre)
  • 6 torpedo tubes (324-millimetre ILAS)
  • Depth charges

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Bremen-class or Meko 360-class?
The Bremen-class has greater displacement at 3,680 tons compared to the Meko 360-class's 3,360 tons.
Which is faster, the Bremen-class or Meko 360-class?
The Meko 360-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Bremen-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Bremen-class or Meko 360-class?
The Meko 360-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Bremen-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Bremen-class or Meko 360-class?
The Bremen-class is longer at 130.5 meters compared to the Meko 360-class's 125.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Bremen-class and Meko 360-class have?
The Bremen-class has a larger crew complement of 222 compared to the Meko 360-class's 200 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bremen-class or Meko 360-class?
The Bremen-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Meko 360-class.