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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the corvettes category.
01 / Overview
MEKO 140-class corvette
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CORVETTES · COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the corvettes category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification1MOD.1
- In ServiceYes
◈Displacement1MOD.1
- Standard Displacement1,790 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length (overall)91.2 m
- Beam11.1 m
- Draft4.5 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
- Total Complement100
◆Propulsion3MOD.3
- PropulsionDiesel
- Top Speed27 kn
- Range4,000
▤Gun Armament2MOD.2
- Main Gun Calibre76 mm
- Main Gun Count1
⬢Underwater Warfare1MOD.1
▲Aviation2MOD.2
- Embarked Helicopters1
- HangarYes
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1985Production started
41
years in service
6
units produced
1
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
MEKO 140-class corvetteSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  Argentina | 6 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
CORVETTES RANKING Corvettes · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theCorvettescategory.
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