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MEKO A-200

IOC: Thursday, February 16, 2006
Total Production: 4

MEKO A-200 (AAW)

Origin
Germany

Contractor/s
ThyssenKrupp AG

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MEKO A-200 (ASW)

Guided Missiles:
MM40 Exocet (8)

SAM & ABM Missiles:
ESSM (160)
Standard SM-2 Block IIIA (40)

Aircraft, Vehicles & Crafts:
Super Lynx

Sensors & Communications:
AN/SPY-1F (4)
APAR (4)
SMART-L

Guns & Missile Launchers:
Mk-31 RAM (2)

Description: The MEKO A ships are the next generation of surface combatants evolved from the MEKO-family and offered by Germany for the export market. They will accommodate advanced propulsion systems, sensors and weaponry while providing improved survivability using low-observable technologies and design. Retrofit and upgrade processes will be easily carried out thanks to a modular open architecture and cutting-edge construction techniques.

The MEKO A-200 Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) frigate has been developed to provide are air defense against advanced airborne threats. They feature two 16-cell VLS at the center of the ship and a 8-cell VLS at the stem deck. The APAR multi-function radar and SMART-L search radar employed onboard the LCF and F124-class frigates will be also provided for the A-200 frigates, integration of the AN/SPY-1F radar system is also possible. Eight Anti-ship missiles, 2 RAM close-in weapon systems, and a 127mm naval gun complete the weapon system. A helicopter hangar and flight deck are located at the stern of the ship for a single medium/light ASW helicopter.

Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 130, Passengers 20

Guns: Main Gun Caliber 127 mm

Number of Weapons: 48

Dimensions: Length 119 m, Width 15.8 m

Weights: Max Weight 3,800 t

Performance: Max Range 7,400 km (3,996 nm), Top Speed 15 mps (29 kt)

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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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