Asahi vs Type 055
Overview
The Asahi and the Type 055 are both Destroyer classes.
The Type 055 displaces 13,000 tons — 2.5x the Asahi's 5,100 tons. The Asahi reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the Type 055. The Asahi carries a crew of 230 vs 300 for the Type 055.
The Asahi was produced in 2 units vs 8 for the Type 055. Cost per hull is $585M for the Asahi vs $888M for the Type 055. The Asahi was commissioned in 2018, 2 years before the Type 055 (2020).
| Displacement | 5,100 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 151.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 18.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 230 ◉ |
| Propulsion | COGLAG, two shafts, two GE LM2500 turbines |
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| Displacement | 13,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 12 knots |
| Length | 180.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 300 ◉ |
| Propulsion | COGAG 4 × QC-280 gas turbines (28 MW (38,000 hp) each) Total: 112 MW (150,000 shp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Asahi-class or Type 055-class?
The Type 055-class has greater displacement at 13,000 tons compared to the Asahi-class's 5,100 tons.
Which is faster, the Asahi-class or Type 055-class?
The Type 055-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Asahi-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Asahi-class or Type 055-class?
The Type 055-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Asahi-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Asahi-class or Type 055-class?
The Type 055-class is longer at 180.0 meters compared to the Asahi-class's 151.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Asahi-class and Type 055-class have?
The Type 055-class has a larger crew complement of 300 compared to the Asahi-class's 230 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Asahi-class or Type 055-class?
The Type 055-class is more expensive at approximately $888 million per unit compared to the Asahi-class at $585 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Asahi-class or Type 055-class?
The Type 055-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Asahi-class.