Arleigh Burke vs Gwanggaeto the Great
The Arleigh Burke and the Gwanggaeto the Great are both Destroyer classes. The Arleigh Burke displaces 9,900 tons — 2.5x the Gwanggaeto the Great's 3,885 tons. The Arleigh Burke reaches 31 knots vs 30 knots for the Gwanggaeto the Great. Operational range is 4,400 nautical miles for the Arleigh Burke vs 4,500 for the Gwanggaeto the Great. The Arleigh Burke carries a crew of 323 vs 286 for the Gwanggaeto the Great. The Arleigh Burke was produced in 78 units vs 3 for the Gwanggaeto the Great. The Arleigh Burke was commissioned in 1991, 7 years before the Gwanggaeto the Great (1998).
| 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 |
| South Korean destroyer, introduced in 1998, displaces 3,885 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Destroyer or Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Daewoo Heavy Industries Co. |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number built | 3 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 | 3,885 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 135.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 286 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines, 2 × SsangYong Motor Company 20V 956 TB 82 diesel engines, 2 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Arleigh Burke-class or Gwanggaeto the Great-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class has greater displacement at 9,900 tons compared to the Gwanggaeto the Great-class's 3,885 tons.
Which is faster, the Arleigh Burke-class or Gwanggaeto the Great-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Gwanggaeto the Great-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Arleigh Burke-class or Gwanggaeto the Great-class?
The Gwanggaeto the Great-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 Gwanggaeto the Great-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class is longer at 155.3 meters compared to the Gwanggaeto the Great-class's 135.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Arleigh Burke-class and Gwanggaeto the Great-class have?
The Arleigh Burke-class has a larger crew complement of 323 compared to the Gwanggaeto the Great-class's 286 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arleigh Burke-class or Gwanggaeto the Great-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class has been built in greater numbers with 78 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Gwanggaeto the Great-class.