Charles F. Adams vs Type 055
The Charles F. Adams and the Type 055 are both Destroyer classes. The Type 055 displaces 13,000 tons — 2.9x the Charles F. Adams's 4,526 tons. The Charles F. Adams reaches 33 knots vs 30 knots for the Type 055. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Charles F. Adams vs 5,000 for the Type 055. The Charles F. Adams carries a crew of 333 vs 300 for the Type 055. The Charles F. Adams was produced in 29 units vs 8 for the Type 055. The Charles F. Adams was commissioned in 1960, 60 years before the Type 055 (2020).
| 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 |
| Displacement | 4,526 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 33.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 133.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 333 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × steam turbines providing 70,000 shp (52,000 kW); 2 shafts; 4 × 1,275 psi (8,790 kPa) boilers |
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| Displacement | 13,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 180.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 300 ◉ |
| Propulsion | COGAG 4 × QC-280 gas turbines (28 MW (38,000 hp) each) Total: 112 MW (150,000 shp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Charles F. Adams-class or Type 055-class?
The Type 055-class has greater displacement at 13,000 tons compared to the Charles F. Adams-class's 4,526 tons.
Which is faster, the Charles F. Adams-class or Type 055-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Type 055-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Charles F. Adams-class or Type 055-class?
The Type 055-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Charles F. Adams-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Charles F. Adams-class or Type 055-class?
The Type 055-class is longer at 180.0 meters compared to the Charles F. Adams-class's 133.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Charles F. Adams-class and Type 055-class have?
The Charles F. Adams-class has a larger crew complement of 333 compared to the Type 055-class's 300 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Charles F. Adams-class or Type 055-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class has been built in greater numbers with 29 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Type 055-class.