Chi Yang vs Project 1159
The Chi Yang and the Project 1159 are both Frigate classes. The Chi Yang displaces 4,130 tons — 2.2x the Project 1159's 1,900 tons. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 27 knots for the Project 1159. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 1,800 for the Project 1159. The Chi Yang carries a crew of 257 vs 110 for the Project 1159. The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 14 for the Project 1159. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 6 years before the Project 1159 (1975).
| 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 ◉ |
| 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 | 1,900 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,800 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 95.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 110 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODAG: 1 gas turbine M8V DN59L4 unit 13.4 MW + 2 diesels; 3 shafts; 35,000 shp (26,000 kW) total |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Project 1159-class?
The Chi Yang-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Project 1159-class's 1,900 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Project 1159-class?
The Project 1159-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Chi Yang-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Chi Yang-class or Project 1159-class?
The Chi Yang-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Project 1159-class's 1,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chi Yang-class or Project 1159-class?
The Chi Yang-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Project 1159-class's 95.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Chi Yang-class and Project 1159-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Project 1159-class's 110 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or Project 1159-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Project 1159-class.