Chi Yang vs Type 054A

The Chi Yang and the Type 054A are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 4,130 tons for the Chi Yang vs 3,963 tons for the Type 054A. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 27 knots for the Type 054A. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 3,800 for the Type 054A. The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 40 for the Type 054A. The Chi Yang was commissioned in 1969, 39 years before the Type 054A (2008).

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 2008, displaces 3,963 tons and uses CODAD propulsion.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard
Year introduced 2008
Number built 40 units
Estimated unit price $348 million
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 3,963 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 27.0 knots â—‰
Range 3,800 nm at 18 knots â—‰
Length 134.0 m â—‰
Beam 16.0 m â—‰
Crew --
Propulsion CODAD, 4 × SEMT Pielstick 16 PA 6V 280 STC diesels, 20.7 MW (28,200 hp) total, 2 shafts
Armament
  • 1 × 32-cell H/AKJ-16 VLS
  • HQ-16 SAM
  • Yu-8 anti submarine rocket launcher
  • 2 × 4 YJ-83 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × H/PJ-26 76 mm naval gun
  • 2 × Type 730 7-barrel 30 mm CIWS guns or Type 1130
  • 2 × 3 324mm Yu-7 ASW torpedo launchers
  • 2 × 6 Type 87 240mm anti-submarine rocket launcher (36 rockets carried)
  • 2 × Type 726-4 18-tube decoy rocket launchers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or Type 054A-class?
The Chi Yang-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Type 054A-class's 3,963 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-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 054A-class?
The Chi Yang-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 054A-class's 3,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chi Yang-class or Type 054A-class?
The Type 054A-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 054A-class?
The Chi Yang-class has been built in greater numbers with 46 vessels compared to 40 vessels of the Type 054A-class.