Meko 360 vs Oslo

The Meko 360 and the Oslo are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,360 tons for the Meko 360 vs 2,134 tons for the Oslo. The Meko 360 reaches 30 knots vs 25 knots for the Oslo. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Meko 360 vs 3,900 for the Oslo. The Meko 360 carries a crew of 200 vs 120 for the Oslo. The Meko 360 was produced in 5 units vs 5 for the Oslo. The Meko 360 was commissioned in 1982, 16 years after the Oslo (1966).

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
Norwegian frigate, 2,134 tons displacement, propelled by twin steam boilers producing 20,000 horsepower.
Origin 🇳🇴 Norway
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Navy Main Yard, Karljohansvern
Year introduced 1966
Number built 5 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 3,360 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,500 nm at 18 knots â—‰
Length 125.9 m â—‰
Beam 15.0 m â—‰
Crew 200 â—‰
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
Displacement 2,134 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 25.0 knots â—‰
Range 3,900 nm at 15 knots â—‰
Length 96.6 m â—‰
Beam 11.2 m â—‰
Crew 120 â—‰
Propulsion Twin steam boilers, one high pressure and one low pressure steam turbine, 20,000 hp (14,914 kW)
Armament
  • 2 × 3 in (76 mm) cannon
  • 1 × Bofors 40mm/70 anti-aircraft gun
  • 2 × 20 mm Rheinmetall anti-aircraft guns
  • 2 × 12.7 mm anti-aircraft guns
  • 6 × Penguin SSMs
  • 1 × 8-cell Raytheon RIM-7M Sea Sparrow Mk 29 SAM system
  • 6 × Kongsberg Terne ASW rocket-thrown depth charges
  • 2 × triple 324 mm (12.8 in) Mark 32 torpedo tubes (Sting Ray torpedoes)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Meko 360-class or Oslo-class?
The Meko 360-class has greater displacement at 3,360 tons compared to the Oslo-class's 2,134 tons.
Which is faster, the Meko 360-class or Oslo-class?
The Meko 360-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Oslo-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Meko 360-class or Oslo-class?
The Meko 360-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Oslo-class's 3,900 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Meko 360-class or Oslo-class?
The Meko 360-class is longer at 125.9 meters compared to the Oslo-class's 96.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Meko 360-class and Oslo-class have?
The Meko 360-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Oslo-class's 120 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Meko 360-class or Oslo-class?
Both the Meko 360-class and Oslo-class have been built in equal numbers with 5 vessels each.