Chi Yang vs Mirka
The Chi Yang and the Mirka are both Frigate classes. The Chi Yang displaces 4,130 tons — 3.6x the Mirka's 1,150 tons. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 34 knots for the Mirka. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 4,800 for the Mirka. The Chi Yang carries a crew of 257 vs 98 for the Mirka. The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 18 for the Mirka. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 5 years after the Mirka (1964).
| 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 | 1,150 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 34.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,800 nm at 500 knots ◉ |
| Length | 81.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 98 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft CODAG: 2 gas turbines - 30,000 hp (22,000 kW) and 2 diesels - 12,000 hp (8,900 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Mirka-class?
The Chi Yang-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Mirka-class's 1,150 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Mirka-class?
The Mirka-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Chi Yang-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Chi Yang-class or Mirka-class?
The Mirka-class has a longer range at 4,800 nautical miles compared to the Chi Yang-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chi Yang-class or Mirka-class?
The Chi Yang-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Mirka-class's 81.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Chi Yang-class and Mirka-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Mirka-class's 98 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or Mirka-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 18 vessels of the Mirka-class.