Cheng Kung vs Kang Ding
Overview
The Cheng Kung and the Kang Ding are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 4,300 tons for the Cheng Kung vs 3,800 tons for the Kang Ding. The Cheng Kung reaches 29 knots vs 25 knots for the Kang Ding. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Cheng Kung vs 9,000 for the Kang Ding. The Cheng Kung carries a crew of 235 vs 141 for the Kang Ding.
The Cheng Kung was produced in 10 units vs 6 for the Kang Ding. Cost per hull is $240M for the Cheng Kung vs $291M for the Kang Ding. The Cheng Kung was commissioned in 1993, 3 years before the Kang Ding (1996).
| Displacement | 4,300 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 138.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 235 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × General Electric LM-2500 gas turbines, 41,000 shp (31,000 kW); 2 × Auxiliary Propulsion Units, 720 hp (540 kW) |
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| Displacement | 3,800 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 125.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 15.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 141 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 diesel SEMT Pielstick 12PA6V280 STC2, 21,000 hp (16,000 kW) |
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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Cheng Kung-class or Kang Ding-class?
The Cheng Kung-class has greater displacement at 4,300 tons compared to the Kang Ding-class's 3,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Cheng Kung-class or Kang Ding-class?
The Cheng Kung-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Kang Ding-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cheng Kung-class or Kang Ding-class?
The Kang Ding-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Cheng Kung-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cheng Kung-class or Kang Ding-class?
The Cheng Kung-class is longer at 138.8 meters compared to the Kang Ding-class's 125.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Cheng Kung-class and Kang Ding-class have?
The Cheng Kung-class has a larger crew complement of 235 compared to the Kang Ding-class's 141 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Cheng Kung-class or Kang Ding-class?
The Kang Ding-class is more expensive at approximately $291 million per unit compared to the Cheng Kung-class at $240 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cheng Kung-class or Kang Ding-class?
The Cheng Kung-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Kang Ding-class.