Cheng Kung vs Oliver Hazard Perry
Overview
The Cheng Kung and the Oliver Hazard Perry are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 4,300 tons for the Cheng Kung vs 4,165 tons for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Cheng Kung reaches 29 knots vs 30 knots for the Oliver Hazard Perry. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Cheng Kung vs 4,500 for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Cheng Kung carries a crew of 235 vs 176 for the Oliver Hazard Perry.
The Cheng Kung was produced in 10 units vs 71 for the Oliver Hazard Perry. Cost per hull is $240M for the Cheng Kung vs $122M for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Cheng Kung was commissioned in 1993, 16 years after the Oliver Hazard Perry (1977).
| 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 1977, uses gas turbines to reach a speed of 30 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided-missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Bath Iron Works |
| Year introduced | 1977 |
| Number built | 71 units |
| Estimated unit price | $122 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 | 4,165 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 136.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 176 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines generating 41,000 shp (31 MW) through a single shaft and variable pitch propeller; 2 × Auxiliary Propulsion Units, 350 hp (260 kW) retractable electric azimuth thrusters |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Cheng Kung-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Cheng Kung-class has greater displacement at 4,300 tons compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's 4,165 tons.
Which is faster, the Cheng Kung-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Cheng Kung-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cheng Kung-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Cheng Kung-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cheng Kung-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Cheng Kung-class is longer at 138.8 meters compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's 136.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Cheng Kung-class and Oliver Hazard Perry-class have?
The Cheng Kung-class has a larger crew complement of 235 compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's 176 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Cheng Kung-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Cheng Kung-class is more expensive at approximately $240 million per unit compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class at $122 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cheng Kung-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has been built in greater numbers with 71 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Cheng Kung-class.