Al Madinah vs Chi Yang
Overview
The Al Madinah and the Chi Yang are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 2,610 tons for the Al Madinah vs 4,130 tons for the Chi Yang. The Al Madinah reaches 30 knots vs 27 knots for the Chi Yang. Operational range is 8,000 nautical miles for the Al Madinah vs 4,500 for the Chi Yang. The Al Madinah carries a crew of 179 vs 257 for the Chi Yang.
The Al Madinah was produced in 4 units vs 46 for the Chi Yang. The Al Madinah was commissioned in 1985, 16 years after the Chi Yang (1969).
| Built in France and commissioned by Saudi Arabia in 1985, the Al Madinah-class frigates focus on anti-submarine warfare and feature a telescoping helicopter hangar. | |
| Origin | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Arsenal de Lorient |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number built | 4 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 | 2,610 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 115.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 179 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft, SEMT Pielstick diesel engines |
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| Displacement | 4,130 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 134.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 257 ◉ |
| 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 Al Madinah-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Chi Yang-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Al Madinah-class's 2,610 tons.
Which is faster, the Al Madinah-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Al Madinah-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Chi Yang-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Al Madinah-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Al Madinah-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Chi Yang-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Al Madinah-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Chi Yang-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Al Madinah-class's 115.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Al Madinah-class and Chi Yang-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Al Madinah-class's 179 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Al Madinah-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Al Madinah-class.