Meko 360 vs Type 21
The Meko 360 and the Type 21 are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,360 tons for the Meko 360 vs 3,250 tons for the Type 21. The Meko 360 reaches 30 knots vs 37 knots for the Type 21. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Meko 360 vs 4,000 for the Type 21. The Meko 360 carries a crew of 200 vs 177 for the Type 21. The Meko 360 was produced in 5 units vs 8 for the Type 21. The Meko 360 was commissioned in 1982, 8 years after the Type 21 (1974).
| 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 |
| British frigate, 3,250 tons displacement, propelled by COGOG arrangement for a top speed of 37 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Yarrow Shipbuilders |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | $60 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) |
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| Displacement | 3,250 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 37.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 1200 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 117.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 12.7 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 177 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | COGOG on 2 shafts; 2 × Tyne cruise turbines: 8,500 shp (6,300 kW); 2 × Olympus boost turbines: 50,000 shp (37,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Meko 360-class or Type 21-class?
The Meko 360-class has greater displacement at 3,360 tons compared to the Type 21-class's 3,250 tons.
Which is faster, the Meko 360-class or Type 21-class?
The Type 21-class is faster with a maximum speed of 37 knots compared to the Meko 360-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Meko 360-class or Type 21-class?
The Meko 360-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 21-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Meko 360-class or Type 21-class?
The Meko 360-class is longer at 125.9 meters compared to the Type 21-class's 117.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Meko 360-class and Type 21-class have?
The Meko 360-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Type 21-class's 177 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Meko 360-class or Type 21-class?
The Type 21-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Meko 360-class.