Cheng Kung vs FF-1052 Knox
The Cheng Kung and the FF-1052 Knox are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,300 tons for the Cheng Kung vs 4,130 tons for the FF-1052 Knox. The Cheng Kung reaches 29 knots vs 27 knots for the FF-1052 Knox. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Cheng Kung vs 4,500 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Cheng Kung carries a crew of 235 vs 257 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Cheng Kung was produced in 10 units vs 46 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Cheng Kung was commissioned in 1993, 24 years after the FF-1052 Knox (1969).
| 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 | $240 million |
| United States frigate, introduced in 1969, built by Todd Shipyard with a displacement of 4,130 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Todd Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number built | 46 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 4,300 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 138.8 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 235 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × General Electric LM-2500 gas turbines, 41,000 shp (31,000 kW); 2 × Auxiliary Propulsion Units, 720 hp (540 kW) |
| Armament |
|
| 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 |
| Armament |
|
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Cheng Kung-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Cheng Kung-class has greater displacement at 4,300 tons compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 4,130 tons.
Which is faster, the Cheng Kung-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Cheng Kung-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cheng Kung-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Cheng Kung-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cheng Kung-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The Cheng Kung-class is longer at 138.8 meters compared to the FF-1052 Knox-class's 134.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Cheng Kung-class and FF-1052 Knox-class have?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Cheng Kung-class's 235 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cheng Kung-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Cheng Kung-class.