Chi Yang vs Kotor

Overview

The Chi Yang and the Kotor are both Frigate classes.

The Chi Yang displaces 4,130 tons β€” 2.8x the Kotor's 1,492 tons. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 27 knots for the Kotor. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 1,800 for the Kotor.

The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 2 for the Kotor. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 17 years before the Kotor (1986).

American frigate, 4,130 tons displacement, propelled by a Westinghouse steam turbine.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Todd Shipyard
Year introduced 1969
Number built 46 units
Estimated unit price NA
Ex-Yugoslavian frigate, introduced in 1986, uses a CODAG propulsion system reaching 27.0 knots.
Origin πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Ex-Yugoslavia
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Kraljevica Shipyard
Year introduced 1986
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 4,130 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 27.0 knots β—‰
Range 4,500 nm at 20 knots β—‰
Length 134.0 m β—‰
Beam 14.3 m β—‰
Crew 257
Propulsion 1 Γ— Westinghouse steam turbine, 2 Γ— 1,200 psi boilers, 35,000 shp
Armament
  • 1 Γ— 5 in (127 mm)/54 caliber Mark 42 gun
  • 1 Γ— Mk-16 8–cell ASROC launcher
  • 2 Γ— dual Mark 32 Mark 46 torpedo launchers
  • 1 Γ— Mk-25 8–cell RIM-7 Sea Sparrow (BPDMS)
  • 1 Γ— Mk-29 8–cell RIM-7H Improved Sea Sparrow (IBPDMS)
  • 1 Γ— Phalanx CIWS
  • Harpoon anti-ship missiles
Displacement 1,492 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 27.0 knots β—‰
Range 1,800 nm at 14 knots β—‰
Length 91.8 m β—‰
Beam 12.8 m β—‰
Crew --
Propulsion 2 shaft CODAG, 1 gas turbine - 11,4720 kW, 2 diesels - 3,648 kW
Armament
  • 1 Γ— SA-N-4 SAM launcher
  • 4 Γ— SS-N-2 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 Γ— 76.2 mm double-barreled naval gun AK-726
  • 2 Γ— AK-230 CIWS
  • 2 Γ— RBU-6000 ASW rocket launchers
  • 2 Γ— MTU-IV Strela 2M launchers
  • 20 Γ— naval mines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Kotor-class?
The Chi Yang-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Kotor-class's 1,492 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Kotor-class?
The Kotor-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 Kotor-class?
The Chi Yang-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Kotor-class's 1,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chi Yang-class or Kotor-class?
The Chi Yang-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Kotor-class's 91.8 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or Kotor-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Kotor-class.