Chi Yang vs Hydra

The Chi Yang and the Hydra are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,130 tons for the Chi Yang vs 4,000 tons for the Hydra. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 31 knots for the Hydra. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 4,100 for the Hydra. The Chi Yang carries a crew of 257 vs 173 for the Hydra. The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 4 for the Hydra. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 23 years before the Hydra (1992).

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
Greek frigate, introduced in 1992, displaces 4,000 tons and uses CODOG propulsion.
Origin 🇬🇷 Greece
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Blohm + Voss
Year introduced 1992
Number built 4 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 4,000 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 31.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,100 nm at 18 knots â—‰
Length 117.5 m â—‰
Beam 14.8 m â—‰
Crew 173 â—‰
Propulsion 2 shaft CODOG, controllable pitch propellers, 2 General Electric LM2500 gas turbines 60,656 hp (45,231 kW), 2 MTU 20V 956 diesel engines, 10,040 hp (7,490 kW)
Armament
  • 1× Mk 45 Mod 2A 5" gun
  • 2× Mk15 Phalanx 20 mm CIWS
  • 2 Mk141 2×4 Harpoon missile launchers
  • Mk 48 Mod 2 vertical launcher for 16× RIM-162 ESSM
  • 2 Mk32 Mod 5 2×324mm T/T for Mk46 torpedoes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Hydra-class?
The Chi Yang-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Hydra-class's 4,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Hydra-class?
The Hydra-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Chi Yang-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Chi Yang-class or Hydra-class?
The Chi Yang-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Hydra-class's 4,100 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chi Yang-class or Hydra-class?
The Chi Yang-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Hydra-class's 117.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Chi Yang-class and Hydra-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Hydra-class's 173 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or Hydra-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Hydra-class.