Asagiri vs Project 61M
The Asagiri and the Project 61M are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 4,900 tons for the Asagiri vs 4,390 tons for the Project 61M. The Asagiri reaches 30 knots vs 38 knots for the Project 61M. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Asagiri vs 3,500 for the Project 61M. The Asagiri carries a crew of 220 vs 320 for the Project 61M. The Asagiri was produced in 8 units vs 25 for the Project 61M. The Asagiri was commissioned in 1988, 26 years after the Project 61M (1962).
| Japanese destroyer, introduced in 1988, utilizes four gas turbines for a top speed of 30 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | General-purpose destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries |
| Year introduced | 1988 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 4,900 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 137.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.6 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 220 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 × KHI-RR SM1A gas turbines, 54,000 shp (40,268 kW), 2 shafts, cp props |
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| Displacement | 4,390 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 38.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 3,500 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 144.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 15.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 320 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × COGAG; 2 shafts, 4 × M8E gas turbines M3 unit aggregate; 72,000 hp (54,000 kW) up to 96,000 hp (72,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Asagiri-class or Project 61M-class?
The Asagiri-class has greater displacement at 4,900 tons compared to the Project 61M-class's 4,390 tons.
Which is faster, the Asagiri-class or Project 61M-class?
The Project 61M-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Asagiri-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Asagiri-class or Project 61M-class?
The Asagiri-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Project 61M-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Asagiri-class or Project 61M-class?
The Project 61M-class is longer at 144.0 meters compared to the Asagiri-class's 137.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Asagiri-class and Project 61M-class have?
The Project 61M-class has a larger crew complement of 320 compared to the Asagiri-class's 220 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Asagiri-class or Project 61M-class?
The Project 61M-class has been built in greater numbers with 25 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Asagiri-class.