Arleigh Burke vs Shirane
The Arleigh Burke and the Shirane are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 9,900 tons for the Arleigh Burke vs 5,200 tons for the Shirane. The Arleigh Burke reaches 31 knots vs 31 knots for the Shirane. The Arleigh Burke carries a crew of 323 vs 350 for the Shirane. The Arleigh Burke was produced in 78 units vs 2 for the Shirane. The Arleigh Burke was commissioned in 1991, 11 years after the Shirane (1980).
| 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 |
| 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 | 31.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 159.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 17.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 350 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × IHI boilers, 2 × turbines, 2 shafts, 70,000 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Arleigh Burke-class or Shirane-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class has greater displacement at 9,900 tons compared to the Shirane-class's 5,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Arleigh Burke-class or Shirane-class?
The Shirane-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Arleigh Burke-class's 31 knots.
Which has longer range, the Arleigh Burke-class or Shirane-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class has a longer range at 4,400 nautical miles compared to the Shirane-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Arleigh Burke-class or Shirane-class?
The Shirane-class is longer at 159.0 meters compared to the Arleigh Burke-class's 155.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Arleigh Burke-class and Shirane-class have?
The Shirane-class has a larger crew complement of 350 compared to the Arleigh Burke-class's 323 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arleigh Burke-class or Shirane-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class has been built in greater numbers with 78 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Shirane-class.