Akizuki vs Arleigh Burke
The Akizuki and the Arleigh Burke are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 5,000 tons for the Akizuki vs 9,900 tons for the Arleigh Burke. The Akizuki reaches 30 knots vs 31 knots for the Arleigh Burke. The Akizuki carries a crew of 200 vs 323 for the Arleigh Burke. The Akizuki was produced in 4 units vs 78 for the Arleigh Burke. Cost per hull is $893M for the Akizuki vs $2,200M for the Arleigh Burke. The Akizuki was commissioned in 2012, 21 years after the Arleigh Burke (1991).
| Japanese destroyer, 5,000 tons displacement, propelled by four Rolls-Royce Spey SM1C turbines. | |
| Origin | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $893 million |
| American guided-missile destroyer, 9,900 tons displacement, entered service in 1991. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Guided-missile destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1991 |
| Number built | 78 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2,200 million |
| Displacement | 5,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 150.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 18.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 200 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | COGAG, two shafts, four Rolls-Royce Spey SM1C turbines |
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| Displacement | 9,900 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 31.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,400 nm at 20 knots |
| Length | 155.3 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 20.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 323 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines each generating 26,250 bhp (19,570 kW); coupled to two shafts, each driving a five-bladed reversible controllable-pitch propeller; Total output: 105,000 bhp (78,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Akizuki-class or Arleigh Burke-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class has greater displacement at 9,900 tons compared to the Akizuki-class's 5,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Akizuki-class or Arleigh Burke-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Akizuki-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Akizuki-class or Arleigh Burke-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class has a longer range at 4,400 nautical miles compared to the Akizuki-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Akizuki-class or Arleigh Burke-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class is longer at 155.3 meters compared to the Akizuki-class's 150.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Akizuki-class and Arleigh Burke-class have?
The Arleigh Burke-class has a larger crew complement of 323 compared to the Akizuki-class's 200 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Akizuki-class or Arleigh Burke-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class is more expensive at approximately $2.2 billion per unit compared to the Akizuki-class at $893 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Akizuki-class or Arleigh Burke-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class has been built in greater numbers with 78 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Akizuki-class.