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Asagiri vs Type 051

Overview

The Asagiri and the Type 051 are both Destroyer classes.

Displacement is 4,900 tons for the Asagiri vs 3,670 tons for the Type 051. The Asagiri reaches 30 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 051. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Asagiri vs 2,970 for the Type 051. The Asagiri carries a crew of 220 vs 280 for the Type 051.

The Asagiri was produced in 8 units vs 17 for the Type 051. The Asagiri was commissioned in 1988, 17 years after the Type 051 (1971).

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
Chinese destroyer, introduced in 1971, displaced 3,670 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Destroyer
Type Guided-missile destroyer
Manufacturer Luda Shipyard
Year introduced 1971
Number built 17 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 4,900 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots
Range 6,000 nm at 20 knots
Length 137.0 m
Beam 14.6 m
Crew 220
Propulsion 4 × KHI-RR SM1A gas turbines, 54,000 shp (40,268 kW), 2 shafts, cp props
Armament
  • 1 × OTO Melara 76 mm gun
  • 2 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 × Harpoon SSM quad canisters
  • 1 × Sea Sparrow SAM octuple launcher
  • 1 × ASROC octuple launcher
  • 2 × triple 324 mm (12.8 in) torpedo tubes
Displacement 3,670 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots
Range 2,970 nm at 15 knots
Length 132.0 m
Beam 12.8 m
Crew 280
Propulsion 2 steam turbines, 72,000 shp (53,700 kW)
Armament
  • 2 × 3 HY-1 anti-ship missiles
  • 4 × 4 YJ-83 anti-ship cruise missiles
  • 8 × HQ-7 surface-to-air missiles + 16 spare
  • 2 × 2 Type 76 twin 130 mm dual purpose guns
  • 2 × 2 Type 79 100 mm naval guns
  • 4 × 2 Type 76 twin 37 mm naval guns
  • 4 × 2 Type 66 twin 57 mm guns
  • 4 × 2 Type 61 25 mm AAA guns
  • 2 × 12 Type 75 anti-submarine rocket systems
  • 2 × 3 324 mm anti-submarine torpedo tubes
  • 4 × Type 64 depth charges
  • 38 naval mines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Asagiri-class or Type 051-class?
The Asagiri-class has greater displacement at 4,900 tons compared to the Type 051-class's 3,670 tons.
Which is faster, the Asagiri-class or Type 051-class?
The Type 051-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Asagiri-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Asagiri-class or Type 051-class?
The Asagiri-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 051-class's 2,970 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Asagiri-class or Type 051-class?
The Asagiri-class is longer at 137.0 meters compared to the Type 051-class's 132.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Asagiri-class and Type 051-class have?
The Type 051-class has a larger crew complement of 280 compared to the Asagiri-class's 220 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Asagiri-class or Type 051-class?
The Type 051-class has been built in greater numbers with 17 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Asagiri-class.