Alpino vs Chi Yang
The Alpino and the Chi Yang are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 2,743 tons for the Alpino vs 4,130 tons for the Chi Yang. The Alpino reaches 29 knots vs 27 knots for the Chi Yang. Operational range is 3,500 nautical miles for the Alpino vs 4,500 for the Chi Yang. The Alpino carries a crew of 263 vs 257 for the Chi Yang. The Alpino was produced in 2 units vs 46 for the Chi Yang. The Alpino was commissioned in 1968, 1 years before the Chi Yang (1969).
| Italian frigate, 2,743 tons displacement, utilizes a CODAG propulsion system with gas turbines and diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Cantieri Navali Riuniti (CNR) |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number built | 2 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 | 2,743 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 3,500 nm at 17 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 113.3 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 13.1 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 263 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2-shaft CODAG system: 2 Tosi/Metrovick G6 gas turbines (15,000 shp) and 4 Tosi V12 QTV-320(-12) diesel engines (16,800 shp) |
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| Displacement | 4,130 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| 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 Alpino-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Chi Yang-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Alpino-class's 2,743 tons.
Which is faster, the Alpino-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Alpino-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Chi Yang-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Alpino-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Chi Yang-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Alpino-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Alpino-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Chi Yang-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Alpino-class's 113.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Alpino-class and Chi Yang-class have?
The Alpino-class has a larger crew complement of 263 compared to the Chi Yang-class's 257 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alpino-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Alpino-class.