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).

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
Ex-USSR frigate/patrol ship, introduced in 1970, displaces 3,575 tons and has a crew of 200.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Frigate
Type Frigate / Patrol ship
Manufacturer Yantar Shipyard
Year introduced 1970
Number built 40 units
Estimated unit price $475 million
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
  • 1 × Mk 13 Launcher for RIM-66 Standard MR missiles
  • 2 × triple Mark 32 torpedo tubes with Mark 46 anti-submarine torpedoes
  • 1 × OTO Melara 76 mm/62 caliber naval gun
  • 2 × Bofors 40 mm/L70 guns
  • 1 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS point defense cannon
  • 2 × Type 75 20 mm/68 caliber guns
  • 4 × Hsiung Feng II SSM
  • 4 × Hsiung Feng III SSM
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)
Armament
  • 1 × 4 URK-5 (SS-N-14 'Silex') SSM/ASW missiles
  • 2 × Osa-MA SAM systems SA-N-4 'Gecko' SAM (40 missiles)
  • 4 × 76 mm AK-726 guns (2×2)
  • 2 × RBU-6000 anti-submarine rockets
  • 2 × 4 533 mm torpedo tubes

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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.