Akizuki vs DD-963 Spruance
The Akizuki and the DD-963 Spruance are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 5,000 tons for the Akizuki vs 8,170 tons for the DD-963 Spruance. The Akizuki reaches 30 knots vs 32 knots for the DD-963 Spruance. The Akizuki carries a crew of 200 vs 334 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Akizuki was produced in 4 units vs 31 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Akizuki was commissioned in 2012, 37 years after the DD-963 Spruance (1975).
| 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 |
| American destroyer, introduced in 1975, propelled by four gas turbines generating 80,000 shaft horsepower. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number built | 31 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 8,170 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 20 knots |
| Length | 172.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 17.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 334 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 80,000 shp (60 MW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Akizuki-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has greater displacement at 8,170 tons compared to the Akizuki-class's 5,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Akizuki-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Akizuki-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Akizuki-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Akizuki-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Akizuki-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class is longer at 172.0 meters compared to the Akizuki-class's 150.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Akizuki-class and DD-963 Spruance-class have?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a larger crew complement of 334 compared to the Akizuki-class's 200 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Akizuki-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Akizuki-class.