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
Ex-USSR frigate, 1,150 tons displacement, entered service in 1964 and used CODAG propulsion.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Frigate
Type Light frigate
Manufacturer Yantar shipyard
Year introduced 1964
Number built 18 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 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)
Armament
  • 4 x 76 mm (3 in) guns (2x2)
  • 4 x RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launchers
  • 5 x 406 mm (16 in) anti-submarine torpedo tubes

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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.