Charles F. Adams vs Type 052B

Overview

The Charles F. Adams and the Type 052B are both Destroyer classes.

Displacement is 4,526 tons for the Charles F. Adams vs 7,000 tons for the Type 052B. The Charles F. Adams reaches 33 knots vs 29 knots for the Type 052B. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Charles F. Adams vs 4,500 for the Type 052B. The Charles F. Adams carries a crew of 333 vs 280 for the Type 052B.

The Charles F. Adams was produced in 29 units vs 20 for the Type 052B. The Charles F. Adams was commissioned in 1960, 44 years before the Type 052B (2004).

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
Chinese destroyer, 7,000 tons displacement, uses combined diesel or gas propulsion.
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Destroyer
Type Guided-missile destroyer
Manufacturer Jiangnan Shipyard
Year introduced 2004
Number built 20 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 7,000 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 29.0 knots β—‰
Range 4,500 nm at 14 knots β—‰
Length 155.0 m β—‰
Beam 17.0 m β—‰
Crew 280 β—‰
Propulsion Combined diesel or gas: 2 Γ— DA80 gas turbines (35.7 MW), 2 Γ— MTU 1163 TB 83 diesel engines (10 MW)
Armament
  • 16 Γ— YJ-83 anti-ship missiles
  • 2 Γ— Shtil-1 single-arm surface-to-air missile launchers (total 48 missiles)
  • 1 Γ— H/PJ87 100 mm main gun
  • 2 Γ— Type 730 CIWS
  • 4 Γ— multiple rocket launchers
  • 2 Γ— triple B515 324mm antisubmarine torpedo tubes (Yu-7)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Charles F. Adams-class or Type 052B-class?
The Type 052B-class has greater displacement at 7,000 tons compared to the Charles F. Adams-class's 4,526 tons.
Which is faster, the Charles F. Adams-class or Type 052B-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Type 052B-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Charles F. Adams-class or Type 052B-class?
The Type 052B-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 Type 052B-class?
The Type 052B-class is longer at 155.0 meters compared to the Charles F. Adams-class's 133.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Charles F. Adams-class and Type 052B-class have?
The Charles F. Adams-class has a larger crew complement of 333 compared to the Type 052B-class's 280 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Charles F. Adams-class or Type 052B-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class has been built in greater numbers with 29 vessels compared to 20 vessels of the Type 052B-class.