Broadsword vs Chi Yang
The Broadsword and the Chi Yang are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,500 tons for the Broadsword vs 4,130 tons for the Chi Yang. The Broadsword reaches 30 knots vs 27 knots for the Chi Yang. The Broadsword carries a crew of 222 vs 257 for the Chi Yang. The Broadsword was produced in 14 units vs 46 for the Chi Yang. The Broadsword was commissioned in 1979, 10 years after the Chi Yang (1969).
| British frigate, introduced in 1979, utilizes COGOG propulsion with Rolls-Royce Olympus and Tyne turbines. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number built | 14 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 | 4,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 131.2 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 222 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2-shaft COGOG, 2 Rolls-Royce Marine Olympus TM3B high-speed gas turbines: 54,000 shp (40 MW), 2 Rolls-Royce Tyne RM1C cruise gas turbines: 9,700 shp (7.2 MW) |
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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 Broadsword-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Broadsword-class has greater displacement at 4,500 tons compared to the Chi Yang-class's 4,130 tons.
Which is faster, the Broadsword-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Broadsword-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Chi Yang-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Broadsword-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Chi Yang-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Broadsword-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Broadsword-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Chi Yang-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Broadsword-class's 131.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Broadsword-class and Chi Yang-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Broadsword-class's 222 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Broadsword-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Broadsword-class.