Akizuki vs Asahi

The Akizuki and the Asahi are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 5,000 tons for the Akizuki vs 5,100 tons for the Asahi. The Akizuki reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the Asahi. The Akizuki carries a crew of 200 vs 230 for the Asahi. The Akizuki was produced in 4 units vs 2 for the Asahi. Cost per hull is $893M for the Akizuki vs $893M for the Asahi. The Akizuki was commissioned in 2012, 6 years before the Asahi (2018).

Japanese destroyer, 5,000 tons displacement, propelled by four Rolls-Royce Spey SM1C turbines.
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Destroyer
Type Destroyer
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Year introduced 2012
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price $893 million
Japanese destroyer, 5,100 tons displacement, utilizes COGLAG propulsion with two shafts.
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Destroyer
Type Destroyer
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Year introduced 2018
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price $893 million
Displacement 5,000 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots â—‰
Length 150.5 m â—‰
Beam 18.3 m â—‰
Crew 200 â—‰
Propulsion COGAG, two shafts, four Rolls-Royce Spey SM1C turbines
Armament
  • 1 × Mk 45 Mod 4 127 mm (5 in)/54 gun
  • 8 × Type 90 Anti-ship missile
  • 2 × 20 mm Phalanx Block1B CIWS
  • 2 × HOS-303 triple 324 mm (12.8 in) torpedo tubes
  • Anti-Torpedo system
  • 32-cell Mk 41 Vertical Launching System
  • RIM-162 ESSM SAM
  • RUM-139 VL-ASROC (DD 115)
  • Type 07 VL-ASROC (DD 116 to DD 118)
Displacement 5,100 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots â—‰
Length 151.0 m â—‰
Beam 18.3 m â—‰
Crew 230 â—‰
Propulsion COGLAG, two shafts, two GE LM2500 turbines
Armament
  • 1 × Mk. 45 Mod 4 127 mm (5 in)/62 gun
  • 8 × Type 90 Anti-ship missile in quad canisters
  • 2 × 20 mm Phalanx Block1B CIWS
  • 2 × HOS-303 triple 324 mm (12.8 in) torpedo tubes
  • Anti-torpedo System
  • 32-cell Mk. 41 Vertical launching system
  • RIM-162 ESSM SAM
  • RUM-139 VL-ASROC
  • Type 07 VL-ASROC

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Akizuki-class or Asahi-class?
The Asahi-class has greater displacement at 5,100 tons compared to the Akizuki-class's 5,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Akizuki-class or Asahi-class?
The Asahi-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Akizuki-class's 30 knots.
Which is longer, the Akizuki-class or Asahi-class?
The Asahi-class is longer at 151.0 meters compared to the Akizuki-class's 150.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Akizuki-class and Asahi-class have?
The Asahi-class has a larger crew complement of 230 compared to the Akizuki-class's 200 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Akizuki-class or Asahi-class?
The Asahi-class is more expensive at approximately $893 million per unit compared to the Akizuki-class at $893 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Akizuki-class or Asahi-class?
The Akizuki-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Asahi-class.