Cheng Kung vs Chi Yang
The Cheng Kung and the Chi Yang are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,300 tons for the Cheng Kung vs 4,130 tons for the Chi Yang. The Cheng Kung reaches 29 knots vs 27 knots for the Chi Yang. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Cheng Kung vs 4,500 for the Chi Yang. The Cheng Kung carries a crew of 235 vs 257 for the Chi Yang. The Cheng Kung was produced in 10 units vs 46 for the Chi Yang. The Cheng Kung was commissioned in 1993, 24 years after the Chi Yang (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 |
| American frigate, 4,130 tons displacement, propelled by a Westinghouse steam turbine. | |
| 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 ◉ |
| 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 | 4,130 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 134.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 257 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 × Westinghouse steam turbine, 2 × 1,200 psi boilers, 35,000 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Cheng Kung-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Cheng Kung-class has greater displacement at 4,300 tons compared to the Chi Yang-class's 4,130 tons.
Which is faster, the Cheng Kung-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Cheng Kung-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Chi Yang-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cheng Kung-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Cheng Kung-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Chi Yang-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cheng Kung-class or Chi Yang-class?
The Cheng Kung-class is longer at 138.8 meters compared to the Chi Yang-class's 134.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Cheng Kung-class and Chi Yang-class have?
The Chi Yang-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 Chi Yang-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Cheng Kung-class.