Arleigh Burke vs Iroquois
The Arleigh Burke and the Iroquois are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 9,900 tons for the Arleigh Burke vs 5,200 tons for the Iroquois. The Arleigh Burke reaches 31 knots vs 29 knots for the Iroquois. Operational range is 4,400 nautical miles for the Arleigh Burke vs 4,500 for the Iroquois. The Arleigh Burke carries a crew of 323 vs 280 for the Iroquois. The Arleigh Burke was produced in 78 units vs 4 for the Iroquois. Cost per hull is $2,200M for the Arleigh Burke vs $63M for the Iroquois. The Arleigh Burke was commissioned in 1991, 19 years after the Iroquois (1972).
| 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 | 5,200 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 130.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 15.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 280 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | COGOG, 2 shaft, 2 × Pratt & Whitney FT12AH3 cruise gas turbines (6,400 hp) and 2 × Pratt & Whitney FT4A2 boost gas turbines (50,000 hp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Arleigh Burke-class or Iroquois-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class has greater displacement at 9,900 tons compared to the Iroquois-class's 5,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Arleigh Burke-class or Iroquois-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Iroquois-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Arleigh Burke-class or Iroquois-class?
The Iroquois-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 Iroquois-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class is longer at 155.3 meters compared to the Iroquois-class's 130.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Arleigh Burke-class and Iroquois-class have?
The Arleigh Burke-class has a larger crew complement of 323 compared to the Iroquois-class's 280 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Arleigh Burke-class or Iroquois-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class is more expensive at approximately $2.2 billion per unit compared to the Iroquois-class at $63 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arleigh Burke-class or Iroquois-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class has been built in greater numbers with 78 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Iroquois-class.