Charles F. Adams vs Type 051

The Charles F. Adams and the Type 051 are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 4,526 tons for the Charles F. Adams vs 3,670 tons for the Type 051. The Charles F. Adams reaches 33 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 051. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Charles F. Adams vs 2,970 for the Type 051. The Charles F. Adams carries a crew of 333 vs 280 for the Type 051. The Charles F. Adams was produced in 29 units vs 17 for the Type 051. The Charles F. Adams was commissioned in 1960, 11 years before the Type 051 (1971).

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
Chinese destroyer, introduced in 1971, displaced 3,670 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Destroyer
Type Guided missile destroyer
Manufacturer Luda Shipyard
Year introduced 1971
Number built 17 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 3,670 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots â—‰
Range 2,970 nm at 15 knots â—‰
Length 132.0 m â—‰
Beam 12.8 m â—‰
Crew 280 â—‰
Propulsion 2 steam turbines, 72,000 shp (53,700 kW)
Armament
  • 2 × 3 HY-1 anti-ship missiles
  • 4 × 4 YJ-83 anti-ship cruise missiles
  • 8 × HQ-7 surface-to-air missiles + 16 spare
  • 2 × 2 Type 76 twin 130 mm dual purpose guns
  • 2 × 2 Type 79 100 mm naval guns
  • 4 × 2 Type 76 twin 37 mm naval guns
  • 4 × 2 Type 66 twin 57 mm guns
  • 4 × 2 Type 61 25 mm AAA guns
  • 2 × 12 Type 75 anti-submarine rocket systems
  • 2 × 3 324 mm anti-submarine torpedo tubes
  • 4 × Type 64 depth charges
  • 38 naval mines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Charles F. Adams-class or Type 051-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class has greater displacement at 4,526 tons compared to the Type 051-class's 3,670 tons.
Which is faster, the Charles F. Adams-class or Type 051-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Type 051-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Charles F. Adams-class or Type 051-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 051-class's 2,970 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Charles F. Adams-class or Type 051-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class is longer at 133.0 meters compared to the Type 051-class's 132.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Charles F. Adams-class and Type 051-class have?
The Charles F. Adams-class has a larger crew complement of 333 compared to the Type 051-class's 280 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Charles F. Adams-class or Type 051-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class has been built in greater numbers with 29 vessels compared to 17 vessels of the Type 051-class.