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Chi Yang vs Type 053H1

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Specifications
Chi Yang Type 053H1
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Frigate Guided-missile frigate
Manufacturer Todd Shipyard Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1969 1981
Number built 46 units 9 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 4,130 tons 1,702 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots 26.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 20 knots 4,000 nm
Length 134.0 m 103.2 m
Beam 14.3 m 10.8 m
Crew 257 190
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Chi Yang Type 053H1
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
  • 6 × SY-2 anti-ship missiles in two triple launchers
  • 2 × twin 100 mm guns
  • 4 × twin 37 mm AA guns
  • 2 × Type 81 (RBU-1200) 5-tube ASW rocket launchers
  • 2 × depth charge racks
Propulsion 1 × Westinghouse steam turbine, 2 × 1,200 psi boilers, 35,000 shp 2 × 12E390VA diesels, 7,885 hp

Overview

The Chi Yang and the Type 053H1 are both Frigate classes.

The Chi Yang displaces 4,130 tons — 2.4:1 the Type 053H1's 1,702 tons. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 26 knots for the Type 053H1. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 4,000 for the Type 053H1. The Chi Yang carries a crew of 257 vs 190 for the Type 053H1.

The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 9 for the Type 053H1. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 12 years before the Type 053H1 (1981).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Type 053H1-class?
The Chi Yang-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Type 053H1-class's 1,702 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Type 053H1-class?
The Chi Yang-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Type 053H1-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Chi Yang-class or Type 053H1-class?
The Chi Yang-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H1-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chi Yang-class or Type 053H1-class?
The Chi Yang-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Type 053H1-class's 103.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Chi Yang-class and Type 053H1-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Type 053H1-class's 190 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or Type 053H1-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 9 vessels of the Type 053H1-class.