Meko 360 vs Shivalik

The Meko 360 and the Shivalik are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,360 tons for the Meko 360 vs 6,200 tons for the Shivalik. The Meko 360 reaches 30 knots vs 32 knots for the Shivalik. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Meko 360 vs 5,000 for the Shivalik. The Meko 360 carries a crew of 200 vs 257 for the Shivalik. The Meko 360 was produced in 5 units vs 3 for the Shivalik. The Meko 360 was commissioned in 1982, 28 years before the Shivalik (2010).

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
Indian frigate, introduced in 2010, displaces 6,200 tons and uses CODOG propulsion.
Origin 🇮🇳 India
Category Frigate
Type Guided-missile frigate
Manufacturer Mazagon Dock Limited
Year introduced 2010
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price $650 million
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 6,200 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots â—‰
Range 5,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰
Length 144.0 m â—‰
Beam 16.9 m â—‰
Crew 257 â—‰
Propulsion CODOG: 2 × Pielstick 16 PA6 STC Diesel engines (11,300 kW each) and 2 × GE LM2500+ (25,100 kW each)
Armament
  • 1 × Shtil-1 single-arm surface-to-air missile launcher (24 missiles)
  • 32-cell VLS for Barak 1 point-defence surface-to-air missiles
  • 8 × VLS launched BrahMos anti-ship and land-attack cruise missiles
  • 1 × OTO Melara 76 mm naval gun
  • 2 × AK-630 CIWS
  • 2 x OFT 12.7 mm M2 Stabilized Remote Controlled Gun
  • 2 × 2 DTA-53-956 torpedo launchers
  • 2 × RBU-6000 (RPK-8) rocket launchers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Meko 360-class or Shivalik-class?
The Shivalik-class has greater displacement at 6,200 tons compared to the Meko 360-class's 3,360 tons.
Which is faster, the Meko 360-class or Shivalik-class?
The Shivalik-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Meko 360-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Meko 360-class or Shivalik-class?
The Shivalik-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Meko 360-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Meko 360-class or Shivalik-class?
The Shivalik-class is longer at 144.0 meters compared to the Meko 360-class's 125.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Meko 360-class and Shivalik-class have?
The Shivalik-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Meko 360-class's 200 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Meko 360-class or Shivalik-class?
The Meko 360-class has been built in greater numbers with 5 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Shivalik-class.