Akizuki vs KDX 2

The Akizuki and the KDX 2 are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 5,000 tons for the Akizuki vs 6,520 tons for the KDX 2. The Akizuki reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the KDX 2. The Akizuki carries a crew of 200 vs 300 for the KDX 2. The Akizuki was produced in 4 units vs 6 for the KDX 2. The Akizuki was commissioned in 2012, 9 years after the KDX 2 (2003).

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
South Korean destroyer, introduced in 2003, uses combined diesel or gas propulsion.
Origin 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Destroyer
Type Destroyer
Manufacturer Hyundai Heavy Industries
Year introduced 2003
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 5,000 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots
Range NA
Length 150.5 m
Beam 18.3 m
Crew 200
Propulsion COGAG, two shafts, four Rolls-Royce Spey SM1C turbines
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)
Displacement 6,520 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 18 knots
Length 150.0 m
Beam 17.4 m
Crew 300
Propulsion Hanhwa GE LM2500, Doosan MTU 956 Combined diesel or gas
Armament
  • 1 × 5 inch (127 mm)/L62 caliber Mk 45 Mod 4 naval gun
  • 1 × 30 mm Goalkeeper CIWS
  • 1 × RAM Block 1 CIWS
  • 8 × SSM-700K Haeseong Anti-ship Missiles
  • 32-cell Mk 41 VLS for SM-2 Block IIIA
  • 24-cell K-VLS for K-ASROC Red Shark and Hyunmoo III
  • 8 x Harpoon anti-ship missiles
  • 2 x triple 324 mm anti-submarine torpedo tubes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Akizuki-class or KDX 2-class?
The KDX 2-class has greater displacement at 6,520 tons compared to the Akizuki-class's 5,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Akizuki-class or KDX 2-class?
The KDX 2-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 KDX 2-class?
The KDX 2-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 KDX 2-class?
The Akizuki-class is longer at 150.5 meters compared to the KDX 2-class's 150.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Akizuki-class and KDX 2-class have?
The KDX 2-class has a larger crew complement of 300 compared to the Akizuki-class's 200 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Akizuki-class or KDX 2-class?
The KDX 2-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Akizuki-class.