Charles F. Adams vs Durand de la Penne
The Charles F. Adams and the Durand de la Penne are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 4,526 tons for the Charles F. Adams vs 5,560 tons for the Durand de la Penne. The Charles F. Adams reaches 33 knots vs 32 knots for the Durand de la Penne. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Charles F. Adams vs 7,000 for the Durand de la Penne. The Charles F. Adams carries a crew of 333 vs 380 for the Durand de la Penne. The Charles F. Adams was produced in 29 units vs 2 for the Durand de la Penne. The Charles F. Adams was commissioned in 1960, 32 years before the Durand de la Penne (1992).
| American guided-missile destroyer, 4,526 tons displacement, introduced in 1960 and built in 29 units. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Guided-missile destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Bath Iron Works |
| Year introduced | 1960 |
| Number built | 29 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 4,526 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 33.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 133.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 333 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × steam turbines providing 70,000 shp (52,000 kW); 2 shafts; 4 × 1,275 psi (8,790 kPa) boilers |
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| Displacement | 5,560 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 7,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 147.7 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 16.1 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 380 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODOG scheme: 2 × General Electric/Avio LM2500 gas turbines providing 41,000 kW (55,000 hp) and 2 × diesel engines Grandi Motori Trieste BL-230-20-DVM 9,396 kW (12,600 hp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Charles F. Adams-class or Durand de la Penne-class?
The Durand de la Penne-class has greater displacement at 5,560 tons compared to the Charles F. Adams-class's 4,526 tons.
Which is faster, the Charles F. Adams-class or Durand de la Penne-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Durand de la Penne-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Charles F. Adams-class or Durand de la Penne-class?
The Durand de la Penne-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Charles F. Adams-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Charles F. Adams-class or Durand de la Penne-class?
The Durand de la Penne-class is longer at 147.7 meters compared to the Charles F. Adams-class's 133.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Charles F. Adams-class and Durand de la Penne-class have?
The Durand de la Penne-class has a larger crew complement of 380 compared to the Charles F. Adams-class's 333 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Charles F. Adams-class or Durand de la Penne-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class has been built in greater numbers with 29 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Durand de la Penne-class.