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 |
| 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 | 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) |
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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.