Arleigh Burke vs Farragut
The Arleigh Burke and the Farragut are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 9,900 tons for the Arleigh Burke vs 5,739 tons for the Farragut. The Arleigh Burke reaches 31 knots vs 32 knots for the Farragut. Operational range is 4,400 nautical miles for the Arleigh Burke vs 5,000 for the Farragut. The Arleigh Burke carries a crew of 323 vs 360 for the Farragut. The Arleigh Burke was produced in 78 units vs 10 for the Farragut. The Arleigh Burke was commissioned in 1991, 32 years after the Farragut (1959).
| 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, introduced in 1959, used steam turbines for a top speed of 32 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Guided-missile destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Bethlehem Steel Quincy |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 9,900 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 31.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,400 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| 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 | 5,739 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 156.2 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 16.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 360 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 shafts, 2 geared steam turbines, 4 water-tube boilers (85,000 shp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Arleigh Burke-class or Farragut-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class has greater displacement at 9,900 tons compared to the Farragut-class's 5,739 tons.
Which is faster, the Arleigh Burke-class or Farragut-class?
The Farragut-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Arleigh Burke-class's 31 knots.
Which has longer range, the Arleigh Burke-class or Farragut-class?
The Farragut-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Arleigh Burke-class's 4,400 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Arleigh Burke-class or Farragut-class?
The Farragut-class is longer at 156.2 meters compared to the Arleigh Burke-class's 155.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Arleigh Burke-class and Farragut-class have?
The Farragut-class has a larger crew complement of 360 compared to the Arleigh Burke-class's 323 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arleigh Burke-class or Farragut-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class has been built in greater numbers with 78 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Farragut-class.