Chi Yang vs Kola

The Chi Yang and the Kola are both Frigate classes. The Chi Yang displaces 4,130 tons — 2.2x the Kola's 1,900 tons. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 30 knots for the Kola. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 3,300 for the Kola. The Chi Yang carries a crew of 257 vs 175 for the Kola. The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 8 for the Kola. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 18 years after the Kola (1951).

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
Soviet frigate, introduced in 1951, reached a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Yantar Yard
Year introduced 1951
Number built 8 units
Estimated unit price NA
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
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 1,900 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots
Range 3,300 nm at 13 knots
Length 96.0 m
Beam 10.8 m
Crew 175
Propulsion 2 shaft geared steam turbines, 2 boilers 27,800 hp (20,700 kW)
Armament
  • 4 × 100 mm guns (B-34) (4×1)
  • 4 × 37 mm guns (2×2)
  • 4 × 25 mm guns (2×2)
  • MBU-900 anti-submarine rocket launchers (replaced by two RBU-2500)
  • 3 × 533 mm torpedo tubes (1×3)
  • 48 depth charges

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Kola-class?
The Chi Yang-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Kola-class's 1,900 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Kola-class?
The Kola-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 Kola-class?
The Chi Yang-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Kola-class's 3,300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chi Yang-class or Kola-class?
The Chi Yang-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Kola-class's 96.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Chi Yang-class and Kola-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Kola-class's 175 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or Kola-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Kola-class.