Chi Yang vs Lekiu
The Chi Yang and the Lekiu are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,130 tons for the Chi Yang vs 2,300 tons for the Lekiu. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 28 knots for the Lekiu. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 5,000 for the Lekiu. The Chi Yang carries a crew of 257 vs 146 for the Lekiu. The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 2 for the Lekiu. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 30 years before the Lekiu (1999).
| 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 â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 134.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 257 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 1 × Westinghouse steam turbine, 2 × 1,200 psi boilers, 35,000 shp |
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| Displacement | 2,300 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 106.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 12.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 146 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 × MTU 20V 1163 TB93 diesel engines, 24.5MW, twin shafts with Kamewa controllable pitch propellers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Lekiu-class?
The Chi Yang-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Lekiu-class's 2,300 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Lekiu-class?
The Lekiu-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Chi Yang-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Chi Yang-class or Lekiu-class?
The Lekiu-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Chi Yang-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chi Yang-class or Lekiu-class?
The Chi Yang-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Lekiu-class's 106.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Chi Yang-class and Lekiu-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Lekiu-class's 146 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or Lekiu-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Lekiu-class.