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MEKO 200-class frigate
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Frigates · Germany · 1987
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MEKO 200-class frigate
MEKO 200-class frigate Photo: This image photographed by Brian Burnell with permission was uploaded to Commons by George Hutchinson.To see his entire portfolio, click here. Permiss · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
85
Air Defence
80
ASW Capability
75
Sensors
85
Versatility
90
Endurance
70
Survivability
85
Aviation
70
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Germany
CategoryFrigates
EraCold War
In service1987
Operators9 countries
Quantity34
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
81
Frigates MASS Rating
1/65
Cold War
7/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
85
Air Defence
80
ASW Capability
75
Sensors
85
Versatility
90
Endurance
70
Survivability
85
Aviation
70
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
MEKO 200-class frigate
Category
Country
Production
1987–
Quantity
34
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
81
frigates category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification7MOD.7
  • Hull Classificationfrigate
  • Ship Typefrigate
  • Builder / ShipyardBlohm + Voss
  • Laid Down1983
  • Commissioned1987
  • Ships in Class31
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Full Load Displacement3,400 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)118 m
  • Beam14.8 m
  • Draft4.3 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement220
◆Propulsion8MOD.8
  • PropulsionGas Turbine
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)CODOG
  • Number of Engines3
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed32 kn
  • Cruise Speed18 kn
  • Range6,000
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament5MOD.5
  • Main Gun5 in/54 (127 mm) Mk-45 Mod 2 naval artillery gun
  • Main Gun Calibre127 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
  • Secondary Guns.50cal machine guns
  • CIWSPhalanx or Sea Zenith
⬢Missile Armament5MOD.5
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation5MOD.5
◈Sensors & Combat Systems7MOD.7
▣Survivability2MOD.2
◇Fleet Status5MOD.5
  • Completed31
  • Active33
  • Under Construction1
  • Planned0
  • Retired1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1983Sale: Turkey (4 units)
  2. 1986Sale: Australia (8 units)
  3. 1987Production started
  4. 1994Entered service
39
years in service
34
units produced
9
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
MEKO 200-class frigateSALES7records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1986Australia8——
1986New Zealand2——
1983Turkey4——
—Greece4——
—Portugal3——
—South Africa4——
—Algeria2——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE10terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
Automated Damage Control is a shipboard system that detects, assesses, and mitigates combat damage on aircraft carriers using sensors and software to enhance response speed and reduce crew workload.
Military action involving the use of electromagnetic spectrum to disrupt, deceive, or destroy enemy electronic systems.
The upper deck of an aircraft carrier, equipped for aircraft takeoff, landing, and maintenance operations.
A type of internal combustion engine that generates power using a turbine driven by gas expansion.
Sonar system installed on the hull of a ship, used for underwater detection and navigation by emitting and receiving sound waves.
Cruise missiles designed to strike land targets from naval platforms, typically launched from ships or submarines.
Radar system using multiple small antennas whose signals are combined to create a steerable beam without physical movement, enabling rapid scanning and tracking of multiple targets.
A system of hydrophones towed behind a vessel to detect submarines and torpedoes, minimizing interference from the ship's self-noise.
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