Chi Yang vs Horizon
The Chi Yang and the Horizon are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,130 tons for the Chi Yang vs 7,050 tons for the Horizon. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 29 knots for the Horizon. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 6,100 for the Horizon. The Chi Yang carries a crew of 257 vs 236 for the Horizon. The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 4 for the Horizon. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 38 years before the Horizon (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 | 7,050 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 6,100 nm at 3500 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 152.9 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 20.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 236 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODOG scheme: 2 × GE/Avio General Electric LM2500 Plus TAG, 20.500 kW (27.491 hp) each; 2 × diesel engines SEMT Pielstick 12PA6 STC 4.320 kW (5.793 hp) each |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Horizon-class?
The Horizon-class has greater displacement at 7,050 tons compared to the Chi Yang-class's 4,130 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Horizon-class?
The Horizon-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Chi Yang-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Chi Yang-class or Horizon-class?
The Horizon-class has a longer range at 6,100 nautical miles compared to the Chi Yang-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chi Yang-class or Horizon-class?
The Horizon-class is longer at 152.9 meters compared to the Chi Yang-class's 134.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Chi Yang-class and Horizon-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Horizon-class's 236 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or Horizon-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Horizon-class.