Chi Yang vs Independence
The Chi Yang and the Independence are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,130 tons for the Chi Yang vs 3,104 tons for the Independence. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 44 knots for the Independence. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 4,300 for the Independence. The Chi Yang carries a crew of 257 vs 40 for the Independence. The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 19 for the Independence. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 41 years before the Independence (2010).
| 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 |
| American littoral combat ship, 3,104 tons displacement, utilizes a CODOG propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Littoral combat ship |
| Manufacturer | Austal USA |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Number built | 19 units |
| Estimated unit price | $360 million |
| Displacement | 4,130 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 134.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 257 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 × Westinghouse steam turbine, 2 × 1,200 psi boilers, 35,000 shp |
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| Displacement | 3,104 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 44.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,300 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 127.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 32.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 40 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG system: 2 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 × MTU Friedrichshafen 20V 8000 Series diesel engines, 4 × diesel generators |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Independence-class?
The Chi Yang-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Independence-class's 3,104 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Independence-class?
The Independence-class is faster with a maximum speed of 44 knots compared to the Chi Yang-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Chi Yang-class or Independence-class?
The Chi Yang-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Independence-class's 4,300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chi Yang-class or Independence-class?
The Chi Yang-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Independence-class's 127.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Chi Yang-class and Independence-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Independence-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or Independence-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 19 vessels of the Independence-class.