Chi Yang vs Formidable

The Chi Yang and the Formidable are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,130 tons for the Chi Yang vs 3,200 tons for the Formidable. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 27 knots for the Formidable. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 4,200 for the Formidable. The Chi Yang carries a crew of 257 vs 71 for the Formidable. The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 6 for the Formidable. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 38 years before the Formidable (2007).

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
French frigate, introduced in 2007, reaches 27 knots using a CODAD propulsion system.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer DCNS
Year introduced 2007
Number built 6 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
Armament
  • 1 × 5 in (127 mm)/54 caliber Mark 42 gun
  • 1 × Mk-16 8–cell ASROC launcher
  • 2 × dual Mark 32 Mark 46 torpedo launchers
  • 1 × Mk-25 8–cell RIM-7 Sea Sparrow (BPDMS)
  • 1 × Mk-29 8–cell RIM-7H Improved Sea Sparrow (IBPDMS)
  • 1 × Phalanx CIWS
  • Harpoon anti-ship missiles
Displacement 3,200 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 27.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,200 nm â—‰
Length 114.8 m â—‰
Beam 16.3 m â—‰
Crew 71 â—‰
Propulsion Combined diesel and diesel (CODAD) arrangement: 4 × MTU 20V 8000 M90, each rated at 9,100 kW (12,200 shp). Total output: 36,400 kW (48,800 shp)
Armament
  • 8 (Up to 24) × RGM-84C Harpoon SSMs (to be replaced by Blue Spear SSM)
  • 16-cell Sylver A50 VLS for MBDA Aster 15/30
  • 16-cell Sylver A43 VLS for MBDA Aster 15
  • 2 × B515 triple tubes for EuroTorp A244/S Mod 3 torpedoes
  • 1x OTO Melara 76mm Super Rapid gun
  • 4 × STK 50MG 12.7 mm HMG
  • 2 × 25mm Mk 38 Mod2 Typhoon Weapon Station Stabilised Gun
  • Long-Range Acoustic Device 500 Xtreme (LRAD500X)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Formidable-class?
The Chi Yang-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Formidable-class's 3,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Formidable-class?
The Formidable-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Chi Yang-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Chi Yang-class or Formidable-class?
The Chi Yang-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Formidable-class's 4,200 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chi Yang-class or Formidable-class?
The Chi Yang-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Formidable-class's 114.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Chi Yang-class and Formidable-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Formidable-class's 71 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or Formidable-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Formidable-class.