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
Malaysian frigate, 2,300 tons displacement, propelled by four MTU diesel engines.
Origin 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Yarrow Shipbuilders
Year introduced 1999
Number built 2 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
Armament
  • 1 × 5 in (127 mm)/54 caliber Mark 42 gun
  • 1 × Mk-16 8–cell ASROC launcher
  • 2 × dual Mark 32 Mark 46 torpedo launchers
  • 1 × Mk-25 8–cell RIM-7 Sea Sparrow (BPDMS)
  • 1 × Mk-29 8–cell RIM-7H Improved Sea Sparrow (IBPDMS)
  • 1 × Phalanx CIWS
  • Harpoon anti-ship missiles
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
Armament
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm gun
  • 2 × MSI DS30B 30 mm cannon
  • 16 × VLS for Sea Wolf
  • 8 × Exocet MM40 Block 2
  • 2 × triple Eurotorp B515 with A244-S ASW torpedoes

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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.