Arleigh Burke vs Kanin
The Arleigh Burke and the Kanin are both Destroyer classes. The Arleigh Burke displaces 9,900 tons — 2.2x the Kanin's 4,572 tons. The Arleigh Burke reaches 31 knots vs 34 knots for the Kanin. Operational range is 4,400 nautical miles for the Arleigh Burke vs 8,000 for the Kanin. The Arleigh Burke carries a crew of 323 vs 320 for the Kanin. The Arleigh Burke was produced in 78 units vs 8 for the Kanin. The Arleigh Burke was commissioned in 1991, 31 years after the Kanin (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 |
| 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 | 4,572 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 34.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 126.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Crew | 320 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × shaft geared steam turbines, 4 boilers, 72,000 hp (54,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Arleigh Burke-class or Kanin-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class has greater displacement at 9,900 tons compared to the Kanin-class's 4,572 tons.
Which is faster, the Arleigh Burke-class or Kanin-class?
The Kanin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Arleigh Burke-class's 31 knots.
Which has longer range, the Arleigh Burke-class or Kanin-class?
The Kanin-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Arleigh Burke-class's 4,400 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Arleigh Burke-class or Kanin-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class is longer at 155.3 meters compared to the Kanin-class's 126.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Arleigh Burke-class and Kanin-class have?
The Arleigh Burke-class has a larger crew complement of 323 compared to the Kanin-class's 320 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arleigh Burke-class or Kanin-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class has been built in greater numbers with 78 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Kanin-class.