Chi Yang vs Mandau

The Chi Yang and the Mandau are both Frigate classes. The Chi Yang displaces 4,130 tons — 14:1 the Mandau's 290 tons. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 41 knots for the Mandau. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 2,600 for the Mandau. The Chi Yang carries a crew of 257 vs 43 for the Mandau. The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 4 for the Mandau. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 10 years before the Mandau (1979).

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
Indonesian frigate/missile boat, introduced in 1979, utilizes CODOG propulsion with a gas turbine and two diesels.
Origin 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Frigate
Type Missile boat
Manufacturer Korea Tacoma Marine Industries Ltd
Year introduced 1979
Number built 4 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
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 290 tons
Maximum speed 41.0 knots
Range 2,600 nm at 14 knots
Length 53.7 m
Beam 8.0 m
Crew 43
Propulsion CODOG: 1 x General Electric-Fiat LM-2500 gas turbine (25,000 shp) and 2 x MTU 12V331TC81 diesels (1,120 bhp each)
Armament
  • 1 x 57/70 Bofors SAK Mk 1
  • 1 x 40/70 Bofors 350AFD
  • 2 x 20/85 S.20
  • 4 x MM38 Exocet SSM

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Mandau-class?
The Chi Yang-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Mandau-class's 290 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Mandau-class?
The Mandau-class is faster with a maximum speed of 41 knots compared to the Chi Yang-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Chi Yang-class or Mandau-class?
The Chi Yang-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Mandau-class's 2,600 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chi Yang-class or Mandau-class?
The Chi Yang-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Mandau-class's 53.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Chi Yang-class and Mandau-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Mandau-class's 43 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or Mandau-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Mandau-class.