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Arleigh Burke vs River

Overview

The Arleigh Burke and the River are both Destroyer classes.

Displacement is 9,900 tons for the Arleigh Burke vs 8,080 tons for the River. The Arleigh Burke reaches 31 knots vs 27 knots for the River. Operational range is 4,400 nautical miles for the Arleigh Burke vs 7,000 for the River. The Arleigh Burke carries a crew of 323 vs 210 for the River.

The Arleigh Burke was produced in 78 units vs 15 for the River.

American guided-missile destroyer, 9,900 tons displacement, entered service in 1991.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Destroyer
Type Guided-missile destroyer
Manufacturer Ingalls Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1991
Number built 78 units
Estimated unit price $2,200 million
The Canadian River-class destroyer, whose design was selected in 2018, is a surface combatant based on the British Type 26 frigate.
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada
Category Destroyer
Type Guided missile destroyer
Manufacturer Irving Shipbuilding
Year introduced --
Number built 15 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 9,900 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 31.0 knots β—‰
Range 4,400 nm at 20 knots β—‰
Length 155.3 m β—‰
Beam 20.0 m β—‰
Crew 323 β—‰
Propulsion 4 Γ— 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)
Armament
  • 1 Γ— 127 mm/54 Mk 45 Mod 1/2 or 1 Γ— 127 mm/62 Mk 45 Mod 4 lightweight gun
  • 1 or 2 Γ— 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 1 Γ— SeaRAM (on select ships)
  • 2 Γ— 25 mm M242 Bushmaster equipped Mk 38 machine gun systems
  • 4 Γ— 12.7 mm M2 Browning heavy machine guns
  • 2 Γ— Mk 141 Harpoon anti-ship missile launchers (Flights I & II only)
  • 4 Γ— Naval Strike Missile (DDG-62)
  • 90 or 96 cell Mk 41 vertical launching system (BGM-109 Tomahawk, RIM-161 SM-3, RIM-174 SM-6, RIM-156 SM-2ER Blk. IV, RIM-66 SM-2MR, RIM-162 ESSM, RUM-139 vertical launch ASROC)
  • 2 Γ— Mark 32 triple torpedo tubes (Mark 46, Mark 50, or Mark 54 lightweight torpedoes)
  • 1 Γ— Optical Dazzling Interdictor, Navy (on select ships)
  • 1 Γ— HELIOS laser (DDG-88)
Displacement 8,080 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 27.0 knots β—‰
Range 7,000 nm β—‰
Length 151.4 m β—‰
Beam 20.8 m β—‰
Crew 210 β—‰
Propulsion CODLOG: 2 Γ— General Electric electric motors, 1 Γ— Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbine, 4 Γ— Rolls-Royce MTU Type 20V 4000 M53B high-speed diesel generators
Armament
  • 2 Γ— quad box launchers (8 Γ— Naval Strike Missile)
  • 1 Γ— 21-cell Mk-144 GML (RIM-116 block II)
  • 1 Γ— 24-cell Mk 41 VLS (RIM-162 ESSM Block II, RIM-66 SM-2 Block IIIC, BGM-109 Block V)
  • 2 Γ— twin 324 mm torpedo tubes (Mk 54 Lightweight Torpedo)
  • 1 Γ— BAE 5-inch/54-caliber Mark 45 naval gun
  • 2 Γ— Mk 38 Mod 4 30 mm autocannons
  • 11 Γ— 7.62 mm C6 FLEX or 12.7 mm M2 machine guns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Arleigh Burke-class or River-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class has greater displacement at 9,900 tons compared to the River-class's 8,080 tons.
Which is faster, the Arleigh Burke-class or River-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the River-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Arleigh Burke-class or River-class?
The River-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Arleigh Burke-class's 4,400 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Arleigh Burke-class or River-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class is longer at 155.3 meters compared to the River-class's 151.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Arleigh Burke-class and River-class have?
The Arleigh Burke-class has a larger crew complement of 323 compared to the River-class's 210 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arleigh Burke-class or River-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class has been built in greater numbers with 78 vessels compared to 15 vessels of the River-class.