Akizuki vs Type 055
Overview
The Akizuki and the Type 055 are both Destroyer classes.
The Type 055 displaces 13,000 tons — 2.6x the Akizuki's 5,000 tons. The Akizuki reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the Type 055. The Akizuki carries a crew of 200 vs 300 for the Type 055.
The Akizuki was produced in 4 units vs 8 for the Type 055. Cost per hull is $893M for the Akizuki vs $888M for the Type 055. The Akizuki was commissioned in 2012, 8 years before the Type 055 (2020).
| 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 | 13,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 12 knots |
| Length | 180.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 300 ◉ |
| Propulsion | COGAG 4 × QC-280 gas turbines (28 MW (38,000 hp) each) Total: 112 MW (150,000 shp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Akizuki-class or Type 055-class?
The Type 055-class has greater displacement at 13,000 tons compared to the Akizuki-class's 5,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Akizuki-class or Type 055-class?
The Type 055-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 Type 055-class?
The Type 055-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Akizuki-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Akizuki-class or Type 055-class?
The Type 055-class is longer at 180.0 meters compared to the Akizuki-class's 150.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Akizuki-class and Type 055-class have?
The Type 055-class has a larger crew complement of 300 compared to the Akizuki-class's 200 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Akizuki-class or Type 055-class?
The Akizuki-class is more expensive at approximately $893 million per unit compared to the Type 055-class at $888 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Akizuki-class or Type 055-class?
The Type 055-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Akizuki-class.