Cassard vs Chi Yang
The Cassard and the Chi Yang are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 5,000 tons for the Cassard vs 4,130 tons for the Chi Yang. The Cassard reaches 29 knots vs 27 knots for the Chi Yang. Operational range is 8,000 nautical miles for the Cassard vs 4,500 for the Chi Yang. The Cassard carries a crew of 250 vs 257 for the Chi Yang. The Cassard was produced in 2 units vs 46 for the Chi Yang. The Cassard was commissioned in 1988, 19 years after the Chi Yang (1969).
| French frigate, introduced in 1988, propelled by four diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Arsenal de Lorient (DCAN) |
| Year introduced | 1988 |
| 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 | 5,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 17 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 139.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 250 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 × SEMT Pielstick 18PA6-V280 BTC diesel engines 31,000 kW (42,000 hp), 2 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 Cassard-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Cassard-class has greater displacement at 5,000 tons compared to the Chi Yang-class's 4,130 tons.
Which is faster, the Cassard-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Cassard-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Chi Yang-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cassard-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Cassard-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 Cassard-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Cassard-class is longer at 139.0 meters compared to the Chi Yang-class's 134.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Cassard-class and Chi Yang-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Cassard-class's 250 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cassard-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Cassard-class.