Cheng Kung vs Krivak
The Cheng Kung and the Krivak are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,300 tons for the Cheng Kung vs 3,575 tons for the Krivak. The Cheng Kung reaches 29 knots vs 32 knots for the Krivak. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Cheng Kung vs 4,995 for the Krivak. The Cheng Kung carries a crew of 235 vs 200 for the Krivak. The Cheng Kung was produced in 10 units vs 40 for the Krivak. Cost per hull is $240M for the Cheng Kung vs $475M for the Krivak. The Cheng Kung was commissioned in 1993, 23 years after the Krivak (1970).
| 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) |
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| Displacement | 3,575 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,995 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 123.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 200 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft; COGAG 2 × M-8k, 40,000 shp (30,000 kW) or DK59 13.5 MW or DT59 16.9 MW gas-turbines; 2 × M-62 7.4 MW or DS71 13.4 gas-turbines (cruise), 14,950 shp (11,150 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Cheng Kung-class or Krivak-class?
The Cheng Kung-class has greater displacement at 4,300 tons compared to the Krivak-class's 3,575 tons.
Which is faster, the Cheng Kung-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Cheng Kung-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cheng Kung-class or Krivak-class?
The Cheng Kung-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Krivak-class's 4,995 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cheng Kung-class or Krivak-class?
The Cheng Kung-class is longer at 138.8 meters compared to the Krivak-class's 123.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Cheng Kung-class and Krivak-class have?
The Cheng Kung-class has a larger crew complement of 235 compared to the Krivak-class's 200 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Cheng Kung-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class is more expensive at approximately $475 million per unit compared to the Cheng Kung-class at $240 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cheng Kung-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Cheng Kung-class.