Cheng Kung vs Santa María
Overview
The Cheng Kung and the Santa María are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 4,300 tons for the Cheng Kung vs 3,160 tons for the Santa María. The Cheng Kung reaches 29 knots vs 29 knots for the Santa María. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Cheng Kung vs 5,000 for the Santa María. The Cheng Kung carries a crew of 235 vs 223 for the Santa María.
The Cheng Kung was produced in 10 units vs 6 for the Santa María. The Cheng Kung was commissioned in 1993, 7 years after the Santa María (1986).
| Taiwanese guided-missile frigate, introduced in 1993, propelled by two General Electric LM-2500 gas turbines. | |
| Origin | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided-missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | China Shipbuilding Corporation |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $240 million |
| 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 | 3,160 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 138.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 223 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines generating 41,000 shp (31 MW) through a single shaft and variable pitch propeller; 2 × Auxiliary Propulsion Units, 350 hp (260 kW) retractable electric azimuth thrusters |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Cheng Kung-class or Santa María-class?
The Cheng Kung-class has greater displacement at 4,300 tons compared to the Santa María-class's 3,160 tons.
Which is faster, the Cheng Kung-class or Santa María-class?
The Santa María-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Cheng Kung-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cheng Kung-class or Santa María-class?
The Santa María-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Cheng Kung-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cheng Kung-class or Santa María-class?
The Cheng Kung-class is longer at 138.8 meters compared to the Santa María-class's 138.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Cheng Kung-class and Santa María-class have?
The Cheng Kung-class has a larger crew complement of 235 compared to the Santa María-class's 223 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cheng Kung-class or Santa María-class?
The Cheng Kung-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Santa María-class.