Kang Ding vs Riga
The Kang Ding and the Riga are both Frigate classes. The Kang Ding displaces 3,800 tons — 2.7x the Riga's 1,416 tons. The Kang Ding reaches 25 knots vs 28 knots for the Riga. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Kang Ding vs 1,950 for the Riga. The Kang Ding carries a crew of 141 vs 175 for the Riga. The Kang Ding was produced in 6 units vs 69 for the Riga. The Kang Ding was commissioned in 1996, 42 years after the Riga (1954).
| 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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| Displacement | 1,416 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,950 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 91.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 175 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × shaft steam turbines, 2 × boilers; 21,000 hp (16,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kang Ding-class or Riga-class?
The Kang Ding-class has greater displacement at 3,800 tons compared to the Riga-class's 1,416 tons.
Which is faster, the Kang Ding-class or Riga-class?
The Riga-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Kang Ding-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kang Ding-class or Riga-class?
The Kang Ding-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Riga-class's 1,950 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kang Ding-class or Riga-class?
The Kang Ding-class is longer at 125.0 meters compared to the Riga-class's 91.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Kang Ding-class and Riga-class have?
The Riga-class has a larger crew complement of 175 compared to the Kang Ding-class's 141 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kang Ding-class or Riga-class?
The Riga-class has been built in greater numbers with 69 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Kang Ding-class.