Charles F. Adams vs Kongo
The Charles F. Adams and the Kongo are both Destroyer classes. The Kongo displaces 9,500 tons — 2.1x the Charles F. Adams's 4,526 tons. The Charles F. Adams reaches 33 knots vs 30 knots for the Kongo. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Charles F. Adams vs 4,500 for the Kongo. The Charles F. Adams carries a crew of 333 vs 300 for the Kongo. The Charles F. Adams was produced in 29 units vs 4 for the Kongo. The Charles F. Adams was commissioned in 1960, 33 years before the Kongo (1993).
| 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 ◉ |
| 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 | 9,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 161.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 21.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 300 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 Ishikawajima Harima / General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines; two shafts, 100,000 shp (75,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Charles F. Adams-class or Kongo-class?
The Kongo-class has greater displacement at 9,500 tons compared to the Charles F. Adams-class's 4,526 tons.
Which is faster, the Charles F. Adams-class or Kongo-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Kongo-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Charles F. Adams-class or Kongo-class?
The Kongo-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Charles F. Adams-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Charles F. Adams-class or Kongo-class?
The Kongo-class is longer at 161.0 meters compared to the Charles F. Adams-class's 133.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Charles F. Adams-class and Kongo-class have?
The Charles F. Adams-class has a larger crew complement of 333 compared to the Kongo-class's 300 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Charles F. Adams-class or Kongo-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class has been built in greater numbers with 29 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Kongo-class.