Meko 200 vs Valour
The Meko 200 and the Valour are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,400 tons for the Meko 200 vs 3,700 tons for the Valour. The Meko 200 reaches 32 knots vs 28 knots for the Valour. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Meko 200 vs 8,000 for the Valour. The Meko 200 carries a crew of 220 vs 152 for the Valour. The Meko 200 was produced in 34 units vs 4 for the Valour. The Meko 200 was commissioned in 1987, 19 years before the Valour (2006).
| German frigate, 3,400 tons displacement, utilizes a CODOG propulsion system for 32 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Blohm + Voss |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number built | 34 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 3,400 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 118.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 220 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 1 × General Electric LM2500+ gas turbine and 2 × MTU 12V1163 TB83 diesel engines, driving two shafts with controllable pitch propellers in CODOG configuration. |
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| Displacement | 3,700 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 16 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 121.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 16.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 152 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODAG WARP: 2 MTU 16V 1163 TB93 diesel engines (5,920 kW each) and 1 General Electric LM2500 gas turbine (20,000 kW) driving 2 shafts and 1 waterjet |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Meko 200-class or Valour-class?
The Valour-class has greater displacement at 3,700 tons compared to the Meko 200-class's 3,400 tons.
Which is faster, the Meko 200-class or Valour-class?
The Meko 200-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Valour-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Meko 200-class or Valour-class?
The Valour-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Meko 200-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Meko 200-class or Valour-class?
The Valour-class is longer at 121.0 meters compared to the Meko 200-class's 118.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Meko 200-class and Valour-class have?
The Meko 200-class has a larger crew complement of 220 compared to the Valour-class's 152 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Meko 200-class or Valour-class?
The Meko 200-class has been built in greater numbers with 34 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Valour-class.