Chi Yang vs Type 054

The Chi Yang and the Type 054 are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,130 tons for the Chi Yang vs 3,900 tons for the Type 054. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 27 knots for the Type 054. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 8,025 for the Type 054. The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 2 for the Type 054. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 36 years before the Type 054 (2005).

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, 3,900 tons displacement, introduced in 2005.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate
Type Multi-role frigate
Manufacturer Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2005
Number built 2 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
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 3,900 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 27.0 knots â—‰
Range 8,025 nm â—‰
Length 134.0 m â—‰
Beam 16.0 m â—‰
Crew --
Propulsion Combined diesel and diesel (CODAD), 4× SEMT Pielstick 16 PA6 STC diesels, 5700 kW (7600+ hp @ 1084 rpm) each
Armament
  • 2× 4-cell YJ-83 (C-803) anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × HQ-10 short-range SAM 24-cell launcher
  • 1× Type 210 100 mm naval gun
  • 4× AK-630 6-barrel 30 mm CIWS guns
  • Triple 324 mm YU-7 ASW torpedoes
  • Rocket launchers, possibly ASW rockets or decoy rockets

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Type 054-class?
The Chi Yang-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Type 054-class's 3,900 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Type 054-class?
The Type 054-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Chi Yang-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Chi Yang-class or Type 054-class?
The Type 054-class has a longer range at 8,025 nautical miles compared to the Chi Yang-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chi Yang-class or Type 054-class?
The Type 054-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Chi Yang-class's 134.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or Type 054-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Type 054-class.