Chi Yang vs Maharaja Lela

The Chi Yang and the Maharaja Lela are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,130 tons for the Chi Yang vs 3,100 tons for the Maharaja Lela. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 28 knots for the Maharaja Lela. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 5,000 for the Maharaja Lela. The Chi Yang carries a crew of 257 vs 138 for the Maharaja Lela. The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 5 for the Maharaja Lela. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 57 years before the Maharaja Lela (2026).

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, 3,100 tons displacement, utilizes CODAD propulsion with four MTU engines.
Origin 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation
Year introduced 2026
Number built 5 units
Estimated unit price $948 million
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 3,100 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 28.0 knots â—‰
Range 5,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰
Length 111.0 m â—‰
Beam 16.0 m â—‰
Crew 138 â—‰
Propulsion CODAD 4 x MTU 20V 1163 M94, each rated at 7,400 kW (9,925 shp), total output: 29,600 kW (39,694 shp)
Armament
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm gun
  • 2 × MSI DS30M 30 mm cannon
  • 16 × VL MICA in Sylver VLS
  • 8 × Naval Strike Missile
  • 2 × triple J+S torpedo launcher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The Chi Yang-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Maharaja Lela-class's 3,100 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The Maharaja Lela-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 Maharaja Lela-class?
The Maharaja Lela-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 Maharaja Lela-class?
The Chi Yang-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Maharaja Lela-class's 111.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Chi Yang-class and Maharaja Lela-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Maharaja Lela-class's 138 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Maharaja Lela-class.