Arleigh Burke vs Charles F. Adams
The Arleigh Burke and the Charles F. Adams are both Destroyer classes. The Arleigh Burke displaces 9,900 tons — 2.2x the Charles F. Adams's 4,526 tons. The Arleigh Burke reaches 31 knots vs 33 knots for the Charles F. Adams. Operational range is 4,400 nautical miles for the Arleigh Burke vs 4,500 for the Charles F. Adams. The Arleigh Burke carries a crew of 323 vs 333 for the Charles F. Adams. The Arleigh Burke was produced in 78 units vs 29 for the Charles F. Adams. The Arleigh Burke was commissioned in 1991, 31 years after the Charles F. Adams (1960).
| 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 |
| American guided-missile destroyer, 4,526 tons displacement, introduced in 1960 and built in 29 units. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Guided-missile destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Bath Iron Works |
| Year introduced | 1960 |
| Number built | 29 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 9,900 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 31.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,400 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 155.3 m ◉ |
| Beam | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 323 ◉ |
| 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 | 4,526 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 33.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 133.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 333 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × steam turbines providing 70,000 shp (52,000 kW); 2 shafts; 4 × 1,275 psi (8,790 kPa) boilers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Arleigh Burke-class or Charles F. Adams-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class has greater displacement at 9,900 tons compared to the Charles F. Adams-class's 4,526 tons.
Which is faster, the Arleigh Burke-class or Charles F. Adams-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Arleigh Burke-class's 31 knots.
Which has longer range, the Arleigh Burke-class or Charles F. Adams-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Arleigh Burke-class's 4,400 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Arleigh Burke-class or Charles F. Adams-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class is longer at 155.3 meters compared to the Charles F. Adams-class's 133.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Arleigh Burke-class and Charles F. Adams-class have?
The Charles F. Adams-class has a larger crew complement of 333 compared to the Arleigh Burke-class's 323 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arleigh Burke-class or Charles F. Adams-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class has been built in greater numbers with 78 vessels compared to 29 vessels of the Charles F. Adams-class.