Chi Yang vs Halifax

The Chi Yang and the Halifax are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,130 tons for the Chi Yang vs 4,735 tons for the Halifax. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 30 knots for the Halifax. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 9,500 for the Halifax. The Chi Yang carries a crew of 257 vs 255 for the Halifax. The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 12 for the Halifax. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 22 years before the Halifax (1991).

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
Canadian frigate, introduced in 1991, has a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Origin 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Frigate
Type Guided-missile frigate
Manufacturer Saint John Shipbuilding Ltd.
Year introduced 1991
Number built 12 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 4,735 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots â—‰
Range 9,500 nm at 18 knots â—‰
Length 134.1 m â—‰
Beam 16.4 m â—‰
Crew 255 â—‰
Propulsion CODOG: 2 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines (47,500 shp), 1 × SEMT Pielstick 20PA6V280 diesel engine (8,800 shp)
Armament
  • 8 × RGM-84 Harpoon block II missiles
  • 16 × RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow block II
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm Mk 3 gun
  • 1 × Phalanx CIWS (Mk 15 Mod 21)
  • 4 × 12.7 mm M2HQ Mini Typhoon remote weapon stations
  • 2 × twin 324 mm Mk 32 torpedo tubes for 24 × Honeywell Mk 46 Mod 5 torpedoes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Halifax-class?
The Halifax-class has greater displacement at 4,735 tons compared to the Chi Yang-class's 4,130 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Halifax-class?
The Halifax-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 Halifax-class?
The Halifax-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Chi Yang-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chi Yang-class or Halifax-class?
The Halifax-class is longer at 134.1 meters compared to the Chi Yang-class's 134.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Chi Yang-class and Halifax-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Halifax-class's 255 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or Halifax-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Halifax-class.