Kang Ding vs La Fayette
Overview
The Kang Ding and the La Fayette are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,800 tons for the Kang Ding vs 3,200 tons for the La Fayette. The Kang Ding reaches 25 knots vs 25 knots for the La Fayette. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Kang Ding vs 9,000 for the La Fayette. The Kang Ding carries a crew of 141 vs 164 for the La Fayette.
The Kang Ding was produced in 6 units vs 20 for the La Fayette. Cost per hull is $291M for the Kang Ding vs $1,750M for the La Fayette.
| Taiwanese frigate, 3,800 tons displacement, uses four diesel engines producing 21,000 hp. | |
| Origin | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | General purpose frigate |
| Manufacturer | DNCS |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | $291 million |
| 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 | 3,200 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 125.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 15.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 164 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 diesel SEMT Pielstick 12PA6V280 STC2, 21,000 hp (16,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kang Ding-class or La Fayette-class?
The Kang Ding-class has greater displacement at 3,800 tons compared to the La Fayette-class's 3,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Kang Ding-class or La Fayette-class?
The La Fayette-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Kang Ding-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kang Ding-class or La Fayette-class?
The La Fayette-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Kang Ding-class's 9,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kang Ding-class or La Fayette-class?
The La Fayette-class is longer at 125.0 meters compared to the Kang Ding-class's 125.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Kang Ding-class and La Fayette-class have?
The La Fayette-class has a larger crew complement of 164 compared to the Kang Ding-class's 141 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Kang Ding-class or La Fayette-class?
The La Fayette-class is more expensive at approximately $1.8 billion per unit compared to the Kang Ding-class at $291 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kang Ding-class or La Fayette-class?
The La Fayette-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Kang Ding-class.