Chi Yang vs Freedom
The Chi Yang and the Freedom are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,130 tons for the Chi Yang vs 3,500 tons for the Freedom. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 47 knots for the Freedom. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 3,500 for the Freedom. The Chi Yang carries a crew of 257 vs 50 for the Freedom. The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 16 for the Freedom. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 39 years before the Freedom (2008).
| 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 |
| American frigate, introduced in 2008, achieves speeds of 47 knots using waterjet propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Littoral combat ship |
| Manufacturer | Marinette Marine |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number built | 16 units |
| Estimated unit price | $362 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 | 3,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 47.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 3,500 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 115.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 17.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 50 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Rolls-Royce MT30 36 MW (48,000 hp) gas turbines, 2 × Colt-Pielstick 16PA6B 6.8 MW (9,100 hp) diesel engines, 4 Rolls-Royce/Kamewa 153SII/153BII waterjets |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Freedom-class?
The Chi Yang-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Freedom-class's 3,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Freedom-class?
The Freedom-class is faster with a maximum speed of 47 knots compared to the Chi Yang-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Chi Yang-class or Freedom-class?
The Chi Yang-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Freedom-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chi Yang-class or Freedom-class?
The Chi Yang-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Freedom-class's 115.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Chi Yang-class and Freedom-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Freedom-class's 50 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or Freedom-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 16 vessels of the Freedom-class.