Chi Yang vs Type 053H3

The Chi Yang and the Type 053H3 are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,130 tons for the Chi Yang vs 2,393 tons for the Type 053H3. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 28 knots for the Type 053H3. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 5,000 for the Type 053H3. The Chi Yang carries a crew of 257 vs 168 for the Type 053H3. The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 10 for the Type 053H3. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 29 years before the Type 053H3 (1998).

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, introduced in 1998, has a displacement of 2,393 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Hudong Shipyard
Year introduced 1998
Number built 10 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—‰
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 2,393 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 28.0 knots â—‰
Range 5,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰
Length 112.0 m â—‰
Beam 12.4 m â—‰
Crew 168 â—‰
Propulsion CODAD, 2 shaft, 2 x 18E390VA diesel at 23,600 hp (17,600 kW) and 2 x MTU diesel at 8,715 hp (6,499 kW)
Armament
  • 8 × YJ-83 SSM in 2 x 4-cell box launchers
  • 1 × 8-cell HQ-7 surface-to-air missile system (replaced with 1 x 8-cell HQ-10 on PLA ships)
  • 1 × H/PJ-33B dual 100 mm gun (automatic)
  • 4 × Type 76A dual 37 mm AA guns (replaced with 2 x Type 630 30mm guns on PLA ships)
  • 2 × 6-tube Type 3200 ASW rocket launchers (36 rockets)
  • 2 × DC racks & launcher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Chi Yang-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Type 053H3-class's 2,393 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Type 053H3-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 Type 053H3-class?
The Type 053H3-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Chi Yang-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chi Yang-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Chi Yang-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Type 053H3-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Chi Yang-class and Type 053H3-class have?
The Chi Yang-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Type 053H3-class's 168 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or Type 053H3-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Type 053H3-class.