Charles F. Adams vs Type 052C

The Charles F. Adams and the Type 052C are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 4,526 tons for the Charles F. Adams vs 7,000 tons for the Type 052C. The Charles F. Adams reaches 33 knots vs 29 knots for the Type 052C. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Charles F. Adams vs 4,500 for the Type 052C. The Charles F. Adams carries a crew of 333 vs 280 for the Type 052C. The Charles F. Adams was produced in 29 units vs 6 for the Type 052C. The Charles F. Adams was commissioned in 1960, 44 years before the Type 052C (2004).

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 guided-missile destroyer, 7,000 tons displacement, entered service in 2004.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Destroyer
Type Guided-missile destroyer
Manufacturer Jiangnan Shipyard
Year introduced 2004
Number built 6 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 7,000 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 29.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,500 nm at 15 knots â—‰
Length 155.0 m â—‰
Beam 17.0 m â—‰
Crew 280 â—‰
Propulsion Combined diesel or gas (CODOG): 2 × DA80 gas turbines (35.7 MW each) and 2 × MTU 20V 956TB92 diesels (6 MW each)
Armament
  • 48 HHQ-9 surface-to-air missiles
  • 8 YJ-62 anti-ship cruise missiles
  • 1 × 100 mm H/PJ-87 gun
  • 2 × 30mm Type 730 close-in weapons systems
  • 6 × torpedo tubes
  • 4 × multiple rocket launchers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Charles F. Adams-class or Type 052C-class?
The Type 052C-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 052C-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Type 052C-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Charles F. Adams-class or Type 052C-class?
The Type 052C-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 052C-class?
The Type 052C-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 052C-class have?
The Charles F. Adams-class has a larger crew complement of 333 compared to the Type 052C-class's 280 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Charles F. Adams-class or Type 052C-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class has been built in greater numbers with 29 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Type 052C-class.