Akizuki vs Project 61M
The Akizuki and the Project 61M are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 5,000 tons for the Akizuki vs 4,390 tons for the Project 61M. The Akizuki reaches 30 knots vs 38 knots for the Project 61M. The Akizuki carries a crew of 200 vs 320 for the Project 61M. The Akizuki was produced in 4 units vs 25 for the Project 61M. The Akizuki was commissioned in 2012, 50 years after the Project 61M (1962).
| 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 |
| 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 | 4,390 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 38.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 3,500 nm at 18 knots |
| Length | 144.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 15.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 320 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × COGAG; 2 shafts, 4 × M8E gas turbines M3 unit aggregate; 72,000 hp (54,000 kW) up to 96,000 hp (72,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Akizuki-class or Project 61M-class?
The Akizuki-class has greater displacement at 5,000 tons compared to the Project 61M-class's 4,390 tons.
Which is faster, the Akizuki-class or Project 61M-class?
The Project 61M-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Akizuki-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Akizuki-class or Project 61M-class?
The Project 61M-class has a longer range at 3,500 nautical miles compared to the Akizuki-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Akizuki-class or Project 61M-class?
The Akizuki-class is longer at 150.5 meters compared to the Project 61M-class's 144.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Akizuki-class and Project 61M-class have?
The Project 61M-class has a larger crew complement of 320 compared to the Akizuki-class's 200 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Akizuki-class or Project 61M-class?
The Project 61M-class has been built in greater numbers with 25 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Akizuki-class.