Chi Yang vs Floreal
The Chi Yang and the Floreal are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,130 tons for the Chi Yang vs 2,642 tons for the Floreal. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 20 knots for the Floreal. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 9,000 for the Floreal. The Chi Yang carries a crew of 257 vs 90 for the Floreal. The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 8 for the Floreal. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 23 years before the Floreal (1992).
| 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 | 4,130 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 | 2,642 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 93.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 90 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 × SEMT Pielstick 6 PA6 L280 BPC diesel engines, 6,580 kW (8,820 hp), 2 shafts, 1 × 203 kW (272 hp) bow thruster |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Floreal-class?
The Chi Yang-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Floreal-class's 2,642 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Floreal-class?
The Chi Yang-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Floreal-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Chi Yang-class or Floreal-class?
The Floreal-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Chi Yang-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chi Yang-class or Floreal-class?
The Chi Yang-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Floreal-class's 93.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Chi Yang-class and Floreal-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Floreal-class's 90 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or Floreal-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Floreal-class.