Arleigh Burke vs Asahi
The Arleigh Burke and the Asahi are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 9,900 tons for the Arleigh Burke vs 5,100 tons for the Asahi. The Arleigh Burke reaches 31 knots vs 30 knots for the Asahi. The Arleigh Burke carries a crew of 323 vs 230 for the Asahi. The Arleigh Burke was produced in 78 units vs 2 for the Asahi. Cost per hull is $2,200M for the Arleigh Burke vs $893M for the Asahi. The Arleigh Burke was commissioned in 1991, 27 years before the Asahi (2018).
| American guided-missile destroyer, 9,900 tons displacement, entered service in 1991. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Guided-missile destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1991 |
| Number built | 78 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2,200 million |
| Displacement | 9,900 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 31.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,400 nm at 20 knots |
| Length | 155.3 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 20.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 323 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines each generating 26,250 bhp (19,570 kW); coupled to two shafts, each driving a five-bladed reversible controllable-pitch propeller; Total output: 105,000 bhp (78,000 kW) |
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| Displacement | 5,100 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 151.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 18.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 230 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | COGLAG, two shafts, two GE LM2500 turbines |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Arleigh Burke-class or Asahi-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class has greater displacement at 9,900 tons compared to the Asahi-class's 5,100 tons.
Which is faster, the Arleigh Burke-class or Asahi-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Asahi-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Arleigh Burke-class or Asahi-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class has a longer range at 4,400 nautical miles compared to the Asahi-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Arleigh Burke-class or Asahi-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class is longer at 155.3 meters compared to the Asahi-class's 151.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Arleigh Burke-class and Asahi-class have?
The Arleigh Burke-class has a larger crew complement of 323 compared to the Asahi-class's 230 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Arleigh Burke-class or Asahi-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class is more expensive at approximately $2.2 billion per unit compared to the Asahi-class at $893 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arleigh Burke-class or Asahi-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class has been built in greater numbers with 78 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Asahi-class.