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Chi Yang vs Leander

Overview

The Chi Yang and the Leander are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 4,130 tons for the Chi Yang vs 2,350 tons for the Leander. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 27 knots for the Leander. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 4,000 for the Leander. The Chi Yang carries a crew of 257 vs 260 for the Leander.

The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 26 for the Leander. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 6 years after the Leander (1963).

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
British frigate, introduced in 1963, displaced 2,350 tons.
Origin πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Harland & Wolff Ltd
Year introduced 1963
Number built 26 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 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 2,350 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 27.0 knots β—‰
Range 4,000 nm at 15 knots β—‰
Length 113.4 m β—‰
Beam 12.5 m β—‰
Crew 260 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Babcock & Wilcox oil-fired boilers, geared steam turbines, 22,370 kilowatts (30,000 hp), 2 shafts
Armament
  • 2 x 4.5-inch guns (1 x twin mounting Mk6)
  • 1 x Seacat surface-to-air missile launcher
  • 2 x 20mm guns (single mountings)
  • 2 x 40mm Mk VII Bofors (single mountings)
  • 1 x ASW Limbo mortar
  • 1 x Ikara Anti-submarine missile Launcher
  • 4 x MM.38 Exocet anti-ship missile launchers
  • 1 x sextuple GWS.25 launcher with 30 Sea Wolf SAMs
  • 2 x triple 324 mm STWS-1 tubes for Mk 46 and Stingray ASW torpedoes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Leander-class?
The Chi Yang-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Leander-class's 2,350 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Leander-class?
The Leander-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 Leander-class?
The Chi Yang-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Leander-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chi Yang-class or Leander-class?
The Chi Yang-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Leander-class's 113.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Chi Yang-class and Leander-class have?
The Leander-class has a larger crew complement of 260 compared to the Chi Yang-class's 257 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or Leander-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 26 vessels of the Leander-class.