Brandenburg vs Chi Yang
The Brandenburg and the Chi Yang are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,490 tons for the Brandenburg vs 4,130 tons for the Chi Yang. The Brandenburg reaches 29 knots vs 27 knots for the Chi Yang. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Brandenburg vs 4,500 for the Chi Yang. The Brandenburg carries a crew of 219 vs 257 for the Chi Yang. The Brandenburg was produced in 4 units vs 46 for the Chi Yang. The Brandenburg was commissioned in 1994, 25 years after the Chi Yang (1969).
| German frigate, introduced in 1994, utilizes CODOG propulsion with diesel and gas turbine engines. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Anti-submarine frigate |
| Manufacturer | Blohm + Voss |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $325 million |
| 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 | 4,490 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 138.9 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 16.7 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 219 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODOG (combined diesel or gas): two MTU 20V 956 TB92 diesel-engines (8.14 MW each), two General Electric LM2500 gas turbines (38 MW total), two propeller shafts |
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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 Brandenburg-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Brandenburg-class has greater displacement at 4,490 tons compared to the Chi Yang-class's 4,130 tons.
Which is faster, the Brandenburg-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Brandenburg-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Chi Yang-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Brandenburg-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Chi Yang-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Brandenburg-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Brandenburg-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Brandenburg-class is longer at 138.8 meters compared to the Chi Yang-class's 134.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Brandenburg-class and Chi Yang-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Brandenburg-class's 219 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Brandenburg-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Brandenburg-class.