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 |
| 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 | 3,200 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) |
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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.