Abukuma vs Chi Yang
The Abukuma and the Chi Yang are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 2,550 tons for the Abukuma vs 4,130 tons for the Chi Yang. The Abukuma reaches 27 knots vs 27 knots for the Chi Yang. The Abukuma carries a crew of 120 vs 257 for the Chi Yang. The Abukuma was produced in 6 units vs 46 for the Chi Yang. The Abukuma was commissioned in 1989, 20 years after the Chi Yang (1969).
| Japanese frigate, introduced in 1989, utilizes CODOG propulsion with gas turbines and diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Destroyer escort |
| Manufacturer | Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding Company Limited |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| American frigate, 4,130 tons displacement, propelled by a Westinghouse steam turbine. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Todd Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number built | 46 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 2,550 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 109.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 13.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 120 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODOG, two shafts: 2 × Kawasaki-RR SM1A gas turbines 26,650 hp (19,870 kW) and 2 × Mitsubishi S12U MTK diesels 6,000 hp (4,500 kW) |
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| Displacement | 4,130 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots |
| Length | 134.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 257 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 1 × Westinghouse steam turbine, 2 × 1,200 psi boilers, 35,000 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Abukuma-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Chi Yang-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Abukuma-class's 2,550 tons.
Which is faster, the Abukuma-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Chi Yang-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Abukuma-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Abukuma-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Chi Yang-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Abukuma-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Abukuma-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Chi Yang-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Abukuma-class's 109.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Abukuma-class and Chi Yang-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Abukuma-class's 120 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Abukuma-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Abukuma-class.