Arleigh Burke vs Hobart
The Arleigh Burke and the Hobart are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 9,900 tons for the Arleigh Burke vs 7,000 tons for the Hobart. The Arleigh Burke reaches 31 knots vs 28 knots for the Hobart. Operational range is 4,400 nautical miles for the Arleigh Burke vs 5,000 for the Hobart. The Arleigh Burke carries a crew of 323 vs 186 for the Hobart. The Arleigh Burke was produced in 78 units vs 3 for the Hobart. Cost per hull is $2,200M for the Arleigh Burke vs $2,020M for the Hobart. The Arleigh Burke was commissioned in 1991, 26 years before the Hobart (2017).
| 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 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 | 7,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 147.2 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 18.6 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 186 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Combined diesel or gas (CODOG) arrangement: 2 × General Electric Marine model 7LM2500-SA-MLG38 gas turbines (17,500 kW each), 2 × Caterpillar Bravo 16 V Bravo diesel engines (5,650 kW each) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Arleigh Burke-class or Hobart-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class has greater displacement at 9,900 tons compared to the Hobart-class's 7,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Arleigh Burke-class or Hobart-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Hobart-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Arleigh Burke-class or Hobart-class?
The Hobart-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 Hobart-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class is longer at 155.3 meters compared to the Hobart-class's 147.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Arleigh Burke-class and Hobart-class have?
The Arleigh Burke-class has a larger crew complement of 323 compared to the Hobart-class's 186 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Arleigh Burke-class or Hobart-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class is more expensive at approximately $2.2 billion per unit compared to the Hobart-class at $2.0 billion.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arleigh Burke-class or Hobart-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class has been built in greater numbers with 78 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Hobart-class.