Chi Yang vs Meko 140
The Chi Yang and the Meko 140 are both Frigate classes. The Chi Yang displaces 4,130 tons — 2.3x the Meko 140's 1,790 tons. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 27 knots for the Meko 140. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 4,000 for the Meko 140. The Chi Yang carries a crew of 257 vs 100 for the Meko 140. The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 6 for the Meko 140. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 16 years before the Meko 140 (1985).
| 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 ◉ |
| 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 |
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| Displacement | 1,790 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 91.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 100 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 Diesel engines 15,210 kW (20,400 shp) 2 shafts/propellers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Meko 140-class?
The Chi Yang-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Meko 140-class's 1,790 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Meko 140-class?
The Meko 140-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 Meko 140-class?
The Chi Yang-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Meko 140-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chi Yang-class or Meko 140-class?
The Chi Yang-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Meko 140-class's 91.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Chi Yang-class and Meko 140-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Meko 140-class's 100 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or Meko 140-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Meko 140-class.