Chi Yang vs La Fayette
Overview
The Chi Yang and the La Fayette are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 4,130 tons for the Chi Yang vs 3,200 tons for the La Fayette. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 25 knots for the La Fayette. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 9,000 for the La Fayette. The Chi Yang carries a crew of 257 vs 164 for the La Fayette.
The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 20 for the La Fayette. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 27 years before the La Fayette (1996).
| 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 | 3,200 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 125.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 15.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 164 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 diesel SEMT Pielstick 12PA6V280 STC2, 21,000 hp (16,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or La Fayette-class?
The Chi Yang-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the La Fayette-class's 3,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or La Fayette-class?
The Chi Yang-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the La Fayette-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Chi Yang-class or La Fayette-class?
The La Fayette-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Chi Yang-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chi Yang-class or La Fayette-class?
The Chi Yang-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the La Fayette-class's 125.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Chi Yang-class and La Fayette-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the La Fayette-class's 164 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or La Fayette-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 20 vessels of the La Fayette-class.