Akizuki vs Leander
The Akizuki and the Leander are both Destroyer classes. The Akizuki displaces 5,000 tons — 2.1x the Leander's 2,350 tons. The Akizuki reaches 30 knots vs 27 knots for the Leander. The Akizuki carries a crew of 200 vs 260 for the Leander. The Akizuki was produced in 4 units vs 26 for the Leander. The Akizuki was commissioned in 2012, 49 years after the Leander (1963).
| 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 |
| British frigate, introduced in 1963, displaced 2,350 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Harland & Wolff Ltd |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number built | 26 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 |
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| Displacement | 2,350 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 15 knots |
| Length | 113.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 260 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 Babcock & Wilcox oil-fired boilers, geared steam turbines, 22,370 kilowatts (30,000 hp), 2 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Akizuki-class or Leander-class?
The Akizuki-class has greater displacement at 5,000 tons compared to the Leander-class's 2,350 tons.
Which is faster, the Akizuki-class or Leander-class?
The Akizuki-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Leander-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Akizuki-class or Leander-class?
The Leander-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Akizuki-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Akizuki-class or Leander-class?
The Akizuki-class is longer at 150.5 meters compared to the Leander-class's 113.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Akizuki-class and Leander-class have?
The Leander-class has a larger crew complement of 260 compared to the Akizuki-class's 200 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Akizuki-class or Leander-class?
The Leander-class has been built in greater numbers with 26 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Akizuki-class.