Akizuki vs Kotlin

The Akizuki and the Kotlin are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 5,000 tons for the Akizuki vs 2,662 tons for the Kotlin. The Akizuki reaches 30 knots vs 38 knots for the Kotlin. The Akizuki carries a crew of 200 vs 284 for the Kotlin. The Akizuki was produced in 4 units vs 27 for the Kotlin. The Akizuki was commissioned in 2012, 57 years after the Kotlin (1955).

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
Ex-USSR destroyer, introduced in 1955, propelled by 72,000 hp steam turbines.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Destroyer
Type Destroyer
Manufacturer Shipyard No.445 (61 Kommunar)
Year introduced 1955
Number built 27 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 5,000 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots â—‰
Length 150.5 m â—‰
Beam 18.3 m â—‰
Crew 200 â—‰
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 2,662 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 38.0 knots â—‰
Length 126.1 m â—‰
Beam 12.7 m â—‰
Crew 284 â—‰
Propulsion 2 × shaft geared steam turbines, 4 boilers, 72,000 hp (54 MW)
Armament
  • 4 × 130 mm (5.1 in) SM-2-1 guns (2×2)
  • 16 × 45 mm (1.8 in) SM-20-ZIF guns (4×4)
  • 10 × 533 mm (20 in) PTA-53-56 torpedo tubes (2×5)
  • 6 × BMB-2 depth charge throwers
  • 50 × mines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Akizuki-class or Kotlin-class?
The Akizuki-class has greater displacement at 5,000 tons compared to the Kotlin-class's 2,662 tons.
Which is faster, the Akizuki-class or Kotlin-class?
The Kotlin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Akizuki-class's 30 knots.
Which is longer, the Akizuki-class or Kotlin-class?
The Akizuki-class is longer at 150.5 meters compared to the Kotlin-class's 126.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Akizuki-class and Kotlin-class have?
The Kotlin-class has a larger crew complement of 284 compared to the Akizuki-class's 200 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Akizuki-class or Kotlin-class?
The Kotlin-class has been built in greater numbers with 27 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Akizuki-class.