Cheng Kung vs FREMM frigate
Overview
The Cheng Kung and the FREMM frigate are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 4,300 tons for the Cheng Kung vs 6,700 tons for the FREMM frigate. The Cheng Kung reaches 29 knots vs 27 knots for the FREMM frigate. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Cheng Kung vs 6,800 for the FREMM frigate. The Cheng Kung carries a crew of 235 vs 145 for the FREMM frigate.
The Cheng Kung was produced in 10 units vs 22 for the FREMM frigate. Cost per hull is $300M for the Cheng Kung vs $795M for the FREMM frigate. The Cheng Kung was commissioned in 1993, 19 years before the FREMM frigate (2012).
| Taiwanese guided-missile frigate, introduced in 1993, propelled by two General Electric LM-2500 gas turbines. | |
| Origin | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided-missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | China Shipbuilding Corporation |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $300 million |
| Displacement | 4,300 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 138.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 235 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × General Electric LM-2500 gas turbines, 41,000 shp (31,000 kW); 2 × Auxiliary Propulsion Units, 720 hp (540 kW) |
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| Displacement | 6,700 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,800 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 144.6 m ◉ |
| Beam | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 145 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODLOG (France) or CODLAG (Italy): 1 × 32 MW General Electric/Avio LM2500+G4 gas turbine, 2 × 2.5 MW electric motors, 4 × diesel generators |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Cheng Kung-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class has greater displacement at 6,700 tons compared to the Cheng Kung-class's 4,300 tons.
Which is faster, the Cheng Kung-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The Cheng Kung-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the FREMM frigate-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cheng Kung-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class has a longer range at 6,800 nautical miles compared to the Cheng Kung-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cheng Kung-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class is longer at 144.6 meters compared to the Cheng Kung-class's 138.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Cheng Kung-class and FREMM frigate-class have?
The Cheng Kung-class has a larger crew complement of 235 compared to the FREMM frigate-class's 145 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Cheng Kung-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class is more expensive at approximately $795 million per unit compared to the Cheng Kung-class at $300 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cheng Kung-class or FREMM frigate-class?
The FREMM frigate-class has been built in greater numbers with 22 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Cheng Kung-class.