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Chi Yang vs FF-1052 Knox

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Specifications
Chi Yang FF-1052 Knox
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Frigate Frigate
Manufacturer Todd Shipyard Todd Shipyard
Year introduced 1969 1969
Number built 46 units 46 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 4,130 tons 4,130 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots 27.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 20 knots 4,500 nm at 20 knots
Length 134.0 m 134.0 m
Beam 14.3 m 14.3 m
Crew 257 257
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Chi Yang FF-1052 Knox
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
  • 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
  • 1 × Mk-29 8–cell RIM-7H Improved Sea Sparrow
  • 1 × Phalanx CIWS
  • Harpoon anti-ship missiles
Propulsion 1 × Westinghouse steam turbine, 2 × 1,200 psi boilers, 35,000 shp 1 × Westinghouse steam turbine, 2 × 1,200 psi boilers, 35,000 shp

Overview

The Chi Yang and the FF-1052 Knox are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 4,130 tons for the Chi Yang vs 4,130 tons for the FF-1052 Knox. The Chi Yang reaches 27 knots vs 27 knots for the FF-1052 Knox. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Chi Yang vs 4,500 for the FF-1052 Knox. The Chi Yang carries a crew of 257 vs 257 for the FF-1052 Knox.

The Chi Yang was produced in 46 units vs 46 for the FF-1052 Knox.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Chi Yang-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has greater displacement at 4,130 tons compared to the Chi Yang-class's 4,130 tons.
Which is faster, the Chi Yang-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-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 FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Chi Yang-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chi Yang-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
The FF-1052 Knox-class is longer at 134.0 meters compared to the Chi Yang-class's 134.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Chi Yang-class and FF-1052 Knox-class have?
The FF-1052 Knox-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Chi Yang-class's 257 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chi Yang-class or FF-1052 Knox-class?
Both the Chi Yang-class and FF-1052 Knox-class have been built in equal numbers with 46 vessels each.