Chi Yang vs Meko 200
The Chi Yang and the Meko 200 are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,130 tons for the Chi Yang vs 3,400 tons for the Meko 200. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 32 knots for the Meko 200. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 6,000 for the Meko 200. The Chi Yang carries a crew of 257 vs 220 for the Meko 200. The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 34 for the Meko 200. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 18 years before the Meko 200 (1987).
| 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 | 3,400 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 118.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 220 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 1 × General Electric LM2500+ gas turbine and 2 × MTU 12V1163 TB83 diesel engines, driving two shafts with controllable pitch propellers in CODOG configuration. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Meko 200-class?
The Chi Yang-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Meko 200-class's 3,400 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Chi Yang-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Chi Yang-class or Meko 200-class?
The Meko 200-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Chi Yang-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chi Yang-class or Meko 200-class?
The Chi Yang-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Meko 200-class's 118.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Chi Yang-class and Meko 200-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Meko 200-class's 220 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or Meko 200-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 34 vessels of the Meko 200-class.