MEKO A-200 AN Frigate (Moudjahed Class)
Type: Frigate
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: Germany
Manufacturer: ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems
First Deployed: 2015
Overview
The MEKO A-200 AN is Algeria's customized variant of the MEKO A-200 modular frigate family, known as the "El Moudjahed" class. Algeria ordered 2 frigates with options. The MEKO A-200 AN features an integrated COMBAS combat management system, Exocet MM40 Block 3 anti-ship missiles, VL Mica vertical launch air defense missiles, and a 76mm OTO Melara main gun. The modular MEKO design allows future upgrades to weapons and sensors.
Technical Specifications
| crew | ~90 |
|---|---|
| range | 7,000 nm at 16 knots |
| length | 121 m |
| sensors | SMART-S Mk2 radar, STING EO FCS |
| armament | 8× Exocet MM40 Block 3 AShM, 16× VL Mica SAM, 1× 76mm OTO Melara, 1× 27mm MLG, 2× torpedo tubes, 1× helicopter |
| max_speed | 27 knots |
| helicopter | 1× NH90 or Super Lynx |
| displacement | 3,200 tonnes |
Operators
- Algeria
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