Chi Yang vs Cornwall
The Chi Yang and the Cornwall are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,130 tons for the Chi Yang vs 4,850 tons for the Cornwall. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 18 knots for the Cornwall. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 4,500 for the Cornwall. The Chi Yang carries a crew of 257 vs 301 for the Cornwall. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 19 years before the Cornwall (1988).
| 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 |
| British missile frigate, introduced in 1988, propelled by two Rolls Royce Spey gas turbines. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Swan Hunter / Yarrow |
| Year introduced | 1988 |
| Number built | NA |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 4,850 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 148.1 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 301 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 Rolls Royce SM-1 Spey gas turbines with a power of 48,220 hp each - 2 propellers |
| Armament |
8 UGM-84 (IV 2) + 2 Sea Wolf GWS 25 launchers (32 missiles) + 1 114mm Mk.8 gun + 1 Goalkeeper CIWS + 2 30mm DS-30B guns + 6 T/ASM MTLS + 2 Lynx HMA 8 / Merlin HM 1 helicopters |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Cornwall-class?
The Cornwall-class has greater displacement at 4,850 tons compared to the Chi Yang-class's 4,130 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Cornwall-class?
The Chi Yang-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Cornwall-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Chi Yang-class or Cornwall-class?
The Cornwall-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Chi Yang-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chi Yang-class or Cornwall-class?
The Cornwall-class is longer at 148.1 meters compared to the Chi Yang-class's 134.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Chi Yang-class and Cornwall-class have?
The Cornwall-class has a larger crew complement of 301 compared to the Chi Yang-class's 257 crew members.