MEKO 140
MEKO 140
Corvettes
Basic Information
Name
MEKO 140
Designation
MEKO 140
Alternate Designation
Esposa, MEKO 140 A16
Equipment Type
Corvettes
Manufacturer
ThyssenKrupp AG
Date of Introduction
1985
Description
MEKO 140 A16 corvettes are a scaled down version of MEKO 360 frigates used for offshore patrol by the Argentinean Navy. MEKO 140 ships are powered by two diesel and two gas turbines allowing for a top speed of 27 knots. Operated by a crew of 93 these ships are suitable for anti-surface (ASuW) and anti-submarine warfare (ASW). Six MEKO 140 A16 corvettes were built in Argentina between 1985 and 2002. MEKO 140 A16 corvette weapon system comprises a 76mm OTO-Melara naval gun, two dual 40mm anti-aircraft guns, two 12.7mm guns, two triple torpedo tubes mounts, and four MM38 Exocet anti-ship missiles. In addition, an Alouette III helicopter can operate from the rear flight deck.
Naval & Littoral Specifications
Crew
93
Displacement
1790.00 tonnes
Beam
12.00 m
Max Speed
27.0 knots
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Corvettes
Status
Active
Also Known As
Esposa, MEKO 140 A16
Origin
Argentina, Germany
Contractor
ThyssenKrupp AG
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
1985
Total Production
6
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
93
Dimensions — Beam
12 meter
Dimensions — Length
91 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber
76 millimeter
Mass — Full Displacement
1,790 ton
Power — Total Combined Power
22,000 shp
Speed — Top Speed
13.9 mps
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Anti-Ship Missiles: MM38 Exocet (4)
Item 2
Naval Gun Systems: 76/62 Compact (1)
Variants
Variant 1
MEKO 360
Variant 2
MEKO 140
Details
Country of Origin
Argentina
Category
Corvettes
Naval > Corvettes
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000699
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
91 m
Width
12 m
Height
—
Weight
1790000 kg
Operators (1)
Argentina
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