Chi Yang vs Krivak

The Chi Yang and the Krivak are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,130 tons for the Chi Yang vs 3,575 tons for the Krivak. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 32 knots for the Krivak. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 4,995 for the Krivak. The Chi Yang carries a crew of 257 vs 200 for the Krivak. The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 40 for the Krivak. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 1 years before the Krivak (1970).

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-USSR frigate/patrol ship, introduced in 1970, displaces 3,575 tons and has a crew of 200.
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Frigate
Type Frigate / Patrol ship
Manufacturer Yantar Shipyard
Year introduced 1970
Number built 40 units
Estimated unit price $475 million
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 β—‰
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 3,575 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots β—‰
Range 4,995 nm at 20 knots β—‰
Length 123.5 m β—‰
Beam 14.1 m β—‰
Crew 200 β—‰
Propulsion 2 shaft; COGAG 2 Γ— M-8k, 40,000 shp (30,000 kW) or DK59 13.5 MW or DT59 16.9 MW gas-turbines; 2 Γ— M-62 7.4 MW or DS71 13.4 gas-turbines (cruise), 14,950 shp (11,150 kW)
Armament
  • 1 Γ— 4 URK-5 (SS-N-14 'Silex') SSM/ASW missiles
  • 2 Γ— Osa-MA SAM systems SA-N-4 'Gecko' SAM (40 missiles)
  • 4 Γ— 76 mm AK-726 guns (2Γ—2)
  • 2 Γ— RBU-6000 anti-submarine rockets
  • 2 Γ— 4 533 mm torpedo tubes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Krivak-class?
The Chi Yang-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Krivak-class's 3,575 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Chi Yang-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Chi Yang-class or Krivak-class?
The Krivak-class has a longer range at 4,995 nautical miles compared to the Chi Yang-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chi Yang-class or Krivak-class?
The Chi Yang-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Krivak-class's 123.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Chi Yang-class and Krivak-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Krivak-class's 200 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or Krivak-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 40 vessels of the Krivak-class.