Charles F. Adams vs Horizon

Overview

The Charles F. Adams and the Horizon are both Destroyer classes.

Displacement is 4,526 tons for the Charles F. Adams vs 7,050 tons for the Horizon. The Charles F. Adams reaches 33 knots vs 29 knots for the Horizon. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Charles F. Adams vs 6,100 for the Horizon. The Charles F. Adams carries a crew of 333 vs 236 for the Horizon.

The Charles F. Adams was produced in 29 units vs 4 for the Horizon. The Charles F. Adams was commissioned in 1960, 47 years before the Horizon (2007).

American guided-missile destroyer, 4,526 tons displacement, introduced in 1960 and built in 29 units.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Destroyer
Type Guided-missile destroyer
Manufacturer Bath Iron Works
Year introduced 1960
Number built 29 units
Estimated unit price NA
French air-defence destroyer, introduced in 2007, displaces 7,050 tons and uses a CODOG propulsion system.
Origin πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Destroyer
Type Air-defence destroyer
Manufacturer Horizon Sas
Year introduced 2007
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 4,526 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 33.0 knots β—‰
Range 4,500 nm at 20 knots β—‰
Length 133.0 m β—‰
Beam 14.0 m β—‰
Crew 333 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Γ— steam turbines providing 70,000 shp (52,000 kW); 2 shafts; 4 Γ— 1,275 psi (8,790 kPa) boilers
Armament
  • 1 Mk 11 or Mk 13 missile launcher for RIM-24 Tartar SAM, RIM-66 Standard (SM-1), and Harpoon anti-ship missile
  • 2 Γ— 5-inch (127 mm)/54 caliber Mark 42 guns
  • 1 Γ— RUR-5 ASROC launcher
  • 2 Γ— Mark 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes (6 torpedoes)
Displacement 7,050 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 29.0 knots β—‰
Range 6,100 nm at 3500 knots β—‰
Length 152.9 m β—‰
Beam 20.3 m β—‰
Crew 236 β—‰
Propulsion CODOG scheme: 2 Γ— GE/Avio General Electric LM2500 Plus TAG, 20.500 kW (27.491 hp) each; 2 Γ— diesel engines SEMT Pielstick 12PA6 STC 4.320 kW (5.793 hp) each
Armament
  • PAAMS air-defence system
  • 48-cell A50 Sylver Vertical Launching System
  • Aster 15 missiles
  • Aster 30 missiles
  • 8 Γ— Exocet MM40 Block 3 (France)
  • 8 Γ— TESEO Mk-2/A (Italy)
  • 2 or 3 Γ— OTO Melara 76 mm Super Rapid guns
  • 2 Γ— 2 Sadral Mistral Simbad-RC CIWS
  • 2 Γ— OTO Melara 25/80 gun
  • 3 Γ— 20 mm Narwhal remotely-operated guns
  • 2 Γ— WASS B515/1 single torpedo tubes for MU90 Impact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Charles F. Adams-class or Horizon-class?
The Horizon-class has greater displacement at 7,050 tons compared to the Charles F. Adams-class's 4,526 tons.
Which is faster, the Charles F. Adams-class or Horizon-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Horizon-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Charles F. Adams-class or Horizon-class?
The Horizon-class has a longer range at 6,100 nautical miles compared to the Charles F. Adams-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Charles F. Adams-class or Horizon-class?
The Horizon-class is longer at 152.9 meters compared to the Charles F. Adams-class's 133.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Charles F. Adams-class and Horizon-class have?
The Charles F. Adams-class has a larger crew complement of 333 compared to the Horizon-class's 236 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Charles F. Adams-class or Horizon-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class has been built in greater numbers with 29 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Horizon-class.