Chi Yang vs Incheon

The Chi Yang and the Incheon are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,130 tons for the Chi Yang vs 3,300 tons for the Incheon. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 30 knots for the Incheon. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 4,500 for the Incheon. The Chi Yang carries a crew of 257 vs 140 for the Incheon. The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 6 for the Incheon. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 44 years before the Incheon (2013).

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
South Korean frigate, 3,300 tons displacement, utilizes a CODOG propulsion system.
Origin 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Frigate
Type Guided-missile frigate
Manufacturer Hyundai Heavy Industries
Year introduced 2013
Number built 6 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 3,300 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,500 nm at 18 knots â—‰
Length 114.0 m â—‰
Beam 14.0 m â—‰
Crew 140 â—‰
Propulsion CODOG: 2 × MTU 12V 1163 TB83 diesel engine, 2 × GE LM2500 gas turbine
Armament
  • 1 × 5-inch (127 mm)/L62 caliber Mk 45 Mod 4 naval gun
  • 1 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 × triple torpedo tubes for K745 Blue Shark torpedo
  • 1 × RAM Block 1 CIWS
  • 8 × SSM-700K Haeseong Anti-ship Missile
  • 8 × Haeryong Tactical Land Attack Missile

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Incheon-class?
The Chi Yang-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Incheon-class's 3,300 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Incheon-class?
The Incheon-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 Incheon-class?
The Incheon-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Chi Yang-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chi Yang-class or Incheon-class?
The Chi Yang-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Incheon-class's 114.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Chi Yang-class and Incheon-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Incheon-class's 140 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or Incheon-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Incheon-class.