Charles F. Adams vs Kidd
The Charles F. Adams and the Kidd are both Destroyer classes. The Kidd displaces 9,783 tons — 2.2x the Charles F. Adams's 4,526 tons. The Charles F. Adams reaches 33 knots vs 33 knots for the Kidd. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Charles F. Adams vs 6,000 for the Kidd. The Charles F. Adams carries a crew of 333 vs 348 for the Kidd. The Charles F. Adams was produced in 29 units vs 4 for the Kidd. The Charles F. Adams was commissioned in 1960, 21 years before the Kidd (1981).
| 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 |
| American guided-missile destroyer, 9,783 tons displacement, entered service in 1981. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Guided-missile destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $183 million |
| Displacement | 4,526 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 33.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 133.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 333 ◉ |
| 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 | 9,783 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 33.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 3300 knots ◉ |
| Length | 172.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 348 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 80,000 shp (60 MW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Charles F. Adams-class or Kidd-class?
The Kidd-class has greater displacement at 9,783 tons compared to the Charles F. Adams-class's 4,526 tons.
Which is faster, the Charles F. Adams-class or Kidd-class?
The Kidd-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Charles F. Adams-class's 33 knots.
Which has longer range, the Charles F. Adams-class or Kidd-class?
The Kidd-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Charles F. Adams-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Charles F. Adams-class or Kidd-class?
The Kidd-class is longer at 172.0 meters compared to the Charles F. Adams-class's 133.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Charles F. Adams-class and Kidd-class have?
The Kidd-class has a larger crew complement of 348 compared to the Charles F. Adams-class's 333 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Charles F. Adams-class or Kidd-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class has been built in greater numbers with 29 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Kidd-class.