Cheng Kung vs Independence
Overview
The Cheng Kung and the Independence are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 4,300 tons for the Cheng Kung vs 3,104 tons for the Independence. The Cheng Kung reaches 29 knots vs 44 knots for the Independence. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Cheng Kung vs 4,300 for the Independence. The Cheng Kung carries a crew of 235 vs 40 for the Independence.
The Cheng Kung was produced in 10 units vs 19 for the Independence. Cost per hull is $300M for the Cheng Kung vs $360M for the Independence. The Cheng Kung was commissioned in 1993, 17 years before the Independence (2010).
| 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 |
| American littoral combat ship, 3,104 tons displacement, utilizes a CODOG propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Littoral combat ship |
| Manufacturer | Austal USA |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Number built | 19 units |
| Estimated unit price | $360 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 | 3,104 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 44.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,300 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 127.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 32.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 40 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG system: 2 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 × MTU Friedrichshafen 20V 8000 Series diesel engines, 4 × diesel generators |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Cheng Kung-class or Independence-class?
The Cheng Kung-class has greater displacement at 4,300 tons compared to the Independence-class's 3,104 tons.
Which is faster, the Cheng Kung-class or Independence-class?
The Independence-class is faster with a maximum speed of 44 knots compared to the Cheng Kung-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cheng Kung-class or Independence-class?
The Cheng Kung-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Independence-class's 4,300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cheng Kung-class or Independence-class?
The Cheng Kung-class is longer at 138.8 meters compared to the Independence-class's 127.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Cheng Kung-class and Independence-class have?
The Cheng Kung-class has a larger crew complement of 235 compared to the Independence-class's 40 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Cheng Kung-class or Independence-class?
The Independence-class is more expensive at approximately $360 million per unit compared to the Cheng Kung-class at $300 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cheng Kung-class or Independence-class?
The Independence-class has been built in greater numbers with 19 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Cheng Kung-class.