Kortenaer vs Meko 360

Overview

The Kortenaer and the Meko 360 are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 3,690 tons for the Kortenaer vs 3,360 tons for the Meko 360. The Kortenaer reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the Meko 360. Operational range is 4,700 nautical miles for the Kortenaer vs 4,500 for the Meko 360. The Kortenaer carries a crew of 176 vs 200 for the Meko 360.

The Kortenaer was produced in 12 units vs 5 for the Meko 360. The Kortenaer was commissioned in 1978, 4 years before the Meko 360 (1982).

Dutch frigate, introduced in 1978, utilized a combined gas or gas propulsion system.
Origin 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer De Schelde
Year introduced 1978
Number built 12 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 3,690 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots
Range 4,700 nm at 16 knots
Length 130.5 m
Beam 14.6 m
Crew 176
Propulsion Combined gas or gas (COGOG) system: 2 × Rolls-Royce Tyne RM1C gas turbines (4,900 shp each) and 2 × Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B gas turbines (25,700 shp each)
Armament
  • 1 × OTO-Melara Compatto 76 mm/62 cal. gun
  • 1 × Bofors 40 mm gun
  • 2 × twin Mk46 torpedo tubes
  • 2 × quad RGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missile launchers
  • 1 × 8-cell Sea Sparrow anti-aircraft missile launchers
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 Kortenaer-class or Meko 360-class?
The Kortenaer-class has greater displacement at 3,690 tons compared to the Meko 360-class's 3,360 tons.
Which is faster, the Kortenaer-class or Meko 360-class?
The Meko 360-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Kortenaer-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kortenaer-class or Meko 360-class?
The Kortenaer-class has a longer range at 4,700 nautical miles compared to the Meko 360-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kortenaer-class or Meko 360-class?
The Kortenaer-class is longer at 130.5 meters compared to the Meko 360-class's 125.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Kortenaer-class and Meko 360-class have?
The Meko 360-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Kortenaer-class's 176 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kortenaer-class or Meko 360-class?
The Kortenaer-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Meko 360-class.