Chi Yang vs Constellation
The Chi Yang and the Constellation are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,130 tons for the Chi Yang vs 7,291 tons for the Constellation. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 26 knots for the Constellation. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 6,000 for the Constellation. The Chi Yang carries a crew of 257 vs 200 for the Constellation. The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 2 for the Constellation. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 60 years before the Constellation (2029).
| 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 |
| American frigate, introduced in 2029, uses a CODLAG propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided-missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Fincantieri Marinette Marine |
| Year introduced | 2029 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1,280 million |
| 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 |
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| Displacement | 7,291 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 26.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 16 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 151.2 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 19.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 200 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODLAG: 1 × General Electric LM2500+G4 gas turbine, 2 × electric propulsion motors (INDAR 2 x 3.4 MW), 4 × ship service diesel generators (Rolls-Royce MTU 20V 4000 M53B engine 3000 kW), 2 x fixed-pitch propellers, 1 × auxiliary propulsion unit |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Constellation-class?
The Constellation-class has greater displacement at 7,291 tons compared to the Chi Yang-class's 4,130 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Constellation-class?
The Chi Yang-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Constellation-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Chi Yang-class or Constellation-class?
The Constellation-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Chi Yang-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chi Yang-class or Constellation-class?
The Constellation-class is longer at 151.2 meters compared to the Chi Yang-class's 134.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Chi Yang-class and Constellation-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Constellation-class's 200 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or Constellation-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Constellation-class.