Chi Yang vs Sigma
Overview
The Chi Yang and the Sigma are both Frigate classes.
The Chi Yang displaces 4,130 tons — 2.4x the Sigma's 1,692 tons. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 28 knots for the Sigma. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 4,800 for the Sigma. The Chi Yang carries a crew of 257 vs 80 for the Sigma.
The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 10 for the Sigma. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 38 years before the Sigma (2007).
| 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 |
| Netherlands frigate, introduced in 2007, displaces 1,692 tons and reaches 28 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Multi-purpose corvette / frigate |
| Manufacturer | Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $222 million |
| 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 | 1,692 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,800 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 90.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 80 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × SEMT Pielstick 20PA6B STC rated at 8910 kW each driving a lightweight Geislinger coupling; 4 × Caterpillar 3406C TA generator rated at 350 kW each; 1 × Caterpillar 3304B emergency generator rated at 105 kW; 2 × shaft with Rolls-Royce Kamewa 5 bladed controllable pitch propeller |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Sigma-class?
The Chi Yang-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Sigma-class's 1,692 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Sigma-class?
The Sigma-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 Sigma-class?
The Sigma-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 Sigma-class?
The Chi Yang-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Sigma-class's 90.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Chi Yang-class and Sigma-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Sigma-class's 80 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or Sigma-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Sigma-class.