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Akizuki vs Gwanggaeto the Great

Akizuki vs Gwanggaeto the Great at a glance — displacement 5,000 vs 3,885 tons, length 150 vs 135 m, speed 30 vs 30 knots, crew 200 vs 286.

Specifications
Akizuki Gwanggaeto the Great
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Destroyer Destroyer
Type Destroyer Destroyer
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Daewoo Heavy Industries Co.
Year introduced 2012 1998
Number built 4 units 3 units
Estimated unit price $893 million NA
Displacement 5,000 tons 3,885 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 30.0 knots
Range NA 4,500 nm at 18 knots
Length 150.5 m 135.5 m
Beam 18.3 m 14.2 m
Crew 200 286
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Armament & Systems
Akizuki Gwanggaeto the Great
Armament
  • 1 × Mk 45 Mod 4 127 mm (5 in)/54 gun
  • 8 × Type 90 Anti-ship missile
  • 2 × 20 mm Phalanx Block1B CIWS
  • 2 × 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)
  • 1 × OTO Melara 127 mm (5 inch)/54 gun
  • 2 × Signaal 30 mm Goalkeeper CIWS
  • 8 × Harpoon missile in quad canisters
  • 1 × Mk 48 Mod 2 VLS with 16 RIM-7P Sea Sparrow missiles
  • 2 × triple torpedo tubes for Mark 46 torpedo
Propulsion COGAG, two shafts, four Rolls-Royce Spey SM1C turbines 2 × General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines, 2 × SsangYong Motor Company 20V 956 TB 82 diesel engines, 2 shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Akizuki-class or Gwanggaeto the Great-class?
The Akizuki-class has greater displacement at 5,000 tons compared to the Gwanggaeto the Great-class's 3,885 tons.
Which is faster, the Akizuki-class or Gwanggaeto the Great-class?
The Gwanggaeto the Great-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Akizuki-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Akizuki-class or Gwanggaeto the Great-class?
The Gwanggaeto the Great-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Akizuki-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Akizuki-class or Gwanggaeto the Great-class?
The Akizuki-class is longer at 150.5 meters compared to the Gwanggaeto the Great-class's 135.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Akizuki-class and Gwanggaeto the Great-class have?
The Gwanggaeto the Great-class has a larger crew complement of 286 compared to the Akizuki-class's 200 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Akizuki-class or Gwanggaeto the Great-class?
The Akizuki-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Gwanggaeto the Great-class.