Charles F. Adams vs DD-963 Spruance

The Charles F. Adams and the DD-963 Spruance are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 4,526 tons for the Charles F. Adams vs 8,170 tons for the DD-963 Spruance. The Charles F. Adams reaches 33 knots vs 32 knots for the DD-963 Spruance. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Charles F. Adams vs 6,000 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Charles F. Adams carries a crew of 333 vs 334 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Charles F. Adams was produced in 29 units vs 31 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Charles F. Adams was commissioned in 1960, 15 years before the DD-963 Spruance (1975).

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 destroyer, introduced in 1975, propelled by four gas turbines generating 80,000 shaft horsepower.
Origin 🇺🇸 United States
Category Destroyer
Type Destroyer
Manufacturer Ingalls Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1975
Number built 31 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
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 × 5-inch (127 mm)/54 caliber Mark 42 guns
  • 1 × RUR-5 ASROC launcher
  • 2 × Mark 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes (6 torpedoes)
Displacement 8,170 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots â—‰
Range 6,000 nm at 20 knots â—‰
Length 172.0 m â—‰
Beam 17.0 m â—‰
Crew 334 â—‰
Propulsion 4 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 80,000 shp (60 MW)
Armament
  • 2 × 5 in (127 mm) 54 caliber Mark 45 dual purpose guns
  • 2 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS Mark 15 guns
  • 1 × 8 cell ASROC launcher (removed)
  • 1 × 8 cell NATO Sea Sparrow Mark 29 missile launcher
  • 2 × quadruple Harpoon missile canisters
  • 2 × Mark 32 triple 12.75 in (324 mm) torpedo tubes (Mk 46 torpedoes)
  • 1 × 61 cell Mk 41 VLS launcher for Tomahawk missiles

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Charles F. Adams-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has greater displacement at 8,170 tons compared to the Charles F. Adams-class's 4,526 tons.
Which is faster, the Charles F. Adams-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the DD-963 Spruance-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Charles F. Adams-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-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 DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-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 DD-963 Spruance-class have?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a larger crew complement of 334 compared to the Charles F. Adams-class's 333 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Charles F. Adams-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 29 vessels of the Charles F. Adams-class.