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Akizuki vs Daring

Overview

The Akizuki and the Daring are both Destroyer classes.

Displacement is 5,000 tons for the Akizuki vs 7,350 tons for the Daring. The Akizuki reaches 30 knots vs 32 knots for the Daring. The Akizuki carries a crew of 200 vs 191 for the Daring.

The Akizuki was produced in 4 units vs 6 for the Daring. Cost per hull is $893M for the Akizuki vs $1,300M for the Daring. The Akizuki was commissioned in 2012, 3 years after the Daring (2009).

Japanese destroyer, 5,000 tons displacement, propelled by four Rolls-Royce Spey SM1C turbines.
Origin ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
Category Destroyer
Type Destroyer
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Year introduced 2012
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price $893 million
British destroyer, introduced in 2009, uses integrated electric propulsion for a speed of 32 knots.
Origin ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom
Category Destroyer
Type Guided-missile destroyer
Manufacturer BAE Systems Maritime โ€“ Naval Ships
Year introduced 2009
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price $1,300 million
Displacement 5,000 tons โ—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots โ—‰
Range NA
Length 150.5 m โ—‰
Beam 18.3 m โ—‰
Crew 200 โ—‰
Propulsion COGAG, two shafts, four Rolls-Royce Spey SM1C turbines
Armament
  • 1 ร— Mk 45 Mod 4 127 mm (5 in)/54 gun
  • 8 ร— Type 90 Anti-ship missile
  • 2 ร— 20 mm Phalanx Block1B CIWS
  • 2 ร— HOS-303 triple 324 mm (12.8 in) torpedo tubes
  • Anti-Torpedo system
  • 32-cell Mk 41 Vertical Launching System
  • RIM-162 ESSM SAM
  • RUM-139 VL-ASROC (DD 115)
  • Type 07 VL-ASROC (DD 116 to DD 118)
Displacement 7,350 tons โ—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots โ—‰
Range 7,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 152.4 m โ—‰
Beam 21.2 m โ—‰
Crew 191 โ—‰
Propulsion 2 shafts integrated electric propulsion with 2 ร— Rolls-Royce WR-21 gas turbines (21.5 MW each) and 2 ร— Wรคrtsilรค 12V200 diesel generators (2 MW each) or 3 ร— MTU 4000 series diesel generators (3 MW each)
Armament
  • 48 ร— Sylver vertical launching system A50 (Aster 15 and Aster 30 missiles)
  • 24 ร— Sea Ceptor silos (planned)
  • 1 ร— 4.5 inch Mark 8 naval gun
  • 2 ร— DS30B Mk 1 30 mm guns
  • 2 ร— 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 ร— 7.62 mm Miniguns (replaced by Browning .50 caliber heavy machine guns)
  • 6 ร— 7.62 mm general purpose machine guns
  • 2 x DragonFire laser-based directed energy weapon (planned)
  • Harpoon Block 1C SSMs (retired 2023)
  • Naval Strike Missile (replacement)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Akizuki-class or Daring-class?
The Daring-class has greater displacement at 7,350 tons compared to the Akizuki-class's 5,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Akizuki-class or Daring-class?
The Daring-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Akizuki-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Akizuki-class or Daring-class?
The Daring-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Akizuki-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Akizuki-class or Daring-class?
The Daring-class is longer at 152.4 meters compared to the Akizuki-class's 150.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Akizuki-class and Daring-class have?
The Akizuki-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Daring-class's 191 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Akizuki-class or Daring-class?
The Daring-class is more expensive at approximately $1.3 billion per unit compared to the Akizuki-class at $893 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Akizuki-class or Daring-class?
The Daring-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Akizuki-class.