Chi Yang vs Daegu
The Chi Yang and the Daegu are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,130 tons for the Chi Yang vs 3,600 tons for the Daegu. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 30 knots for the Daegu. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 4,500 for the Daegu. The Chi Yang carries a crew of 257 vs 140 for the Daegu. The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 8 for the Daegu. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 49 years before the Daegu (2018).
| 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 |
| South Korean frigate, 3,600 tons displacement, utilizes combined diesel-electric or gas propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | $463 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 | 3,600 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 122.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 140 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Combined diesel–electric or gas (CODLOG): 1 × Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbine, 4 × MTU 12V 4000 M53B diesel engine, 2 × Leonardo DRS electric motors |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Daegu-class?
The Chi Yang-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Daegu-class's 3,600 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Daegu-class?
The Daegu-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Chi Yang-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Chi Yang-class or Daegu-class?
The Daegu-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 Daegu-class?
The Chi Yang-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Daegu-class's 122.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Chi Yang-class and Daegu-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Daegu-class's 140 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or Daegu-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Daegu-class.