Chi Yang vs Suffren
The Chi Yang and the Suffren are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,130 tons for the Chi Yang vs 4,765 tons for the Suffren. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 14 knots for the Suffren. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 9,000 for the Suffren. The Chi Yang carries a crew of 257 vs 60 for the Suffren. The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 3 for the Suffren. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 51 years before the Suffren (2020).
| 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 â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 134.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 257 â—‰ |
| Max depth | NA |
| Propulsion | 1 × Westinghouse steam turbine, 2 × 1,200 psi boilers, 35,000 shp |
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| Displacement | 4,765 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 14.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 99.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 60 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 350 m |
| Propulsion | 1 TechnicAtome K15 nuclear reactor (150 MW), 2 turbo-generators (10 MW each), 2 SEMT Pielstick emergency diesel generators (480 kW each), 1 propeller pump (hydrojet) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Suffren-class?
The Suffren-class has greater displacement at 4,765 tons compared to the Chi Yang-class's 4,130 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Suffren-class?
The Chi Yang-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Suffren-class's 14 knots.
Which has longer range, the Chi Yang-class or Suffren-class?
The Suffren-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Chi Yang-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chi Yang-class or Suffren-class?
The Chi Yang-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Suffren-class's 99.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Chi Yang-class and Suffren-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Suffren-class's 60 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or Suffren-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Suffren-class.