Chi Yang vs Type 053H2

The Chi Yang and the Type 053H2 are both Frigate classes. The Chi Yang displaces 4,130 tons — 2.1x the Type 053H2's 2,000 tons. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 053H2. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 4,000 for the Type 053H2. The Chi Yang carries a crew of 257 vs 200 for the Type 053H2. The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 39 for the Type 053H2. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 5 years before the Type 053H2 (1974).

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
Chinese frigate, entered service in 1974, displacing 2,000 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1974
Number built 39 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
  • 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
Displacement 2,000 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 112.0 m
Beam 12.0 m
Crew 200
Propulsion 2 to 4 diesel engines 16,000 to 22,000 shp
Armament
  • SY-1 anti-ship missiles
  • SY-2 anti-ship missiles
  • YJ-8 or YJ-82 surface-to-surface missiles
  • HQ-61 surface-to-air missiles
  • 100 mm guns
  • Type 76 twin 37 mm AA guns
  • RBU-1200 ASW rockets
  • Depth charges

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Type 053H2-class?
The Chi Yang-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Type 053H2-class's 2,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Type 053H2-class?
The Type 053H2-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Chi Yang-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Chi Yang-class or Type 053H2-class?
The Chi Yang-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H2-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chi Yang-class or Type 053H2-class?
The Chi Yang-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Type 053H2-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Chi Yang-class and Type 053H2-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Type 053H2-class's 200 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or Type 053H2-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 39 vessels of the Type 053H2-class.