Charles F. Adams vs Tachikaze

Overview

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

Displacement is 4,526 tons for the Charles F. Adams vs 3,910 tons for the Tachikaze. The Charles F. Adams reaches 33 knots vs 32 knots for the Tachikaze. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Charles F. Adams vs 7,000 for the Tachikaze. The Charles F. Adams carries a crew of 333 vs 250 for the Tachikaze.

The Charles F. Adams was produced in 29 units vs 3 for the Tachikaze. The Charles F. Adams was commissioned in 1960, 16 years before the Tachikaze (1976).

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
Japanese destroyer, 3,910 tons displacement, utilized steam turbines for propulsion.
Origin πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
Category Destroyer
Type Guided-missile destroyer
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Year introduced 1976
Number built 3 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 3,910 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots β—‰
Range 7,000 nm at 18 knots β—‰
Length 143.0 m β—‰
Beam 14.3 m β—‰
Crew 250 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Γ— Mitsubishi steam turbines, 60,000 hp (45,000 kW), 2 shafts
Armament
  • 2 Γ— 5"/54 caliber Mark 42 gun
  • 2 Γ— 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 1 Γ— Mk 13 missile launcher (for the Standard-MR SAM)
  • 8 Γ— Boeing Harpoon SSM
  • 1 Γ— Type 74 launcher for the ASROC
  • 2 Γ— HOS-301 triple 324 mm (12.8 in) torpedo tubes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Charles F. Adams-class or Tachikaze-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class has greater displacement at 4,526 tons compared to the Tachikaze-class's 3,910 tons.
Which is faster, the Charles F. Adams-class or Tachikaze-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Tachikaze-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Charles F. Adams-class or Tachikaze-class?
The Tachikaze-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 Tachikaze-class?
The Tachikaze-class is longer at 143.0 meters compared to the Charles F. Adams-class's 133.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Charles F. Adams-class and Tachikaze-class have?
The Charles F. Adams-class has a larger crew complement of 333 compared to the Tachikaze-class's 250 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Charles F. Adams-class or Tachikaze-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class has been built in greater numbers with 29 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Tachikaze-class.