Chi Yang vs Niterói
The Chi Yang and the Niterói are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,130 tons for the Chi Yang vs 3,355 tons for the Niterói. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 30 knots for the Niterói. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 5,300 for the Niterói. The Chi Yang carries a crew of 257 vs 217 for the Niterói. The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 7 for the Niterói. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 7 years before the Niterói (1976).
| 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 |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 3,355 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,300 nm at 19 knots ◉ |
| Length | 129.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 217 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG: 2 × Rolls-Royce Olympus gas turbines, 4 × MTU diesels |
| Armament |
• 1 × 114 mm Mk 8 gun • Aspide SAM • Exocet missiles • Mk 46 torpedoes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Niterói-class?
The Chi Yang-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Niterói-class's 3,355 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Niterói-class?
The Niterói-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Chi Yang-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Chi Yang-class or Niterói-class?
The Niterói-class has a longer range at 5,300 nautical miles compared to the Chi Yang-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chi Yang-class or Niterói-class?
The Chi Yang-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Niterói-class's 129.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Chi Yang-class and Niterói-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Niterói-class's 217 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or Niterói-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 7 vessels of the Niterói-class.