Chi Yang vs Riga
The Chi Yang and the Riga are both Frigate classes. The Chi Yang displaces 4,130 tons — 2.9x the Riga's 1,416 tons. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 28 knots for the Riga. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 1,950 for the Riga. The Chi Yang carries a crew of 257 vs 175 for the Riga. The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 69 for the Riga. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 15 years after the Riga (1954).
| 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 | 1,416 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,950 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 91.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 175 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × shaft steam turbines, 2 × boilers; 21,000 hp (16,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Riga-class?
The Chi Yang-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Riga-class's 1,416 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Riga-class?
The Riga-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Chi Yang-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Chi Yang-class or Riga-class?
The Chi Yang-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Riga-class's 1,950 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chi Yang-class or Riga-class?
The Chi Yang-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Riga-class's 91.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Chi Yang-class and Riga-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Riga-class's 175 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or Riga-class?
The Riga-class has been built in greater numbers with 69 vessels compared to 46 vessels of the Chi Yang-class.