Durand de la Penne vs DD-963 Spruance
The Durand de la Penne and the DD-963 Spruance are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 5,560 tons for the Durand de la Penne vs 8,170 tons for the DD-963 Spruance. The Durand de la Penne reaches 32 knots vs 32 knots for the DD-963 Spruance. Operational range is 7,000 nautical miles for the Durand de la Penne vs 6,000 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Durand de la Penne carries a crew of 380 vs 334 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Durand de la Penne was produced in 2 units vs 31 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Durand de la Penne was commissioned in 1992, 17 years after the DD-963 Spruance (1975).
| Italian guided-missile destroyer, introduced in 1992, reaches a maximum speed of 32.0 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Guided-missile destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Fincantieri |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $748 million |
| American destroyer, introduced in 1975, propelled by four gas turbines generating 80,000 shaft horsepower. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number built | 31 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 5,560 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 7,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 147.7 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 16.1 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 380 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODOG scheme: 2 × General Electric/Avio LM2500 gas turbines providing 41,000 kW (55,000 hp) and 2 × diesel engines Grandi Motori Trieste BL-230-20-DVM 9,396 kW (12,600 hp) |
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| Displacement | 8,170 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 172.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 17.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 334 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 80,000 shp (60 MW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Durand de la Penne-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has greater displacement at 8,170 tons compared to the Durand de la Penne-class's 5,560 tons.
Which is faster, the Durand de la Penne-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Durand de la Penne-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Durand de la Penne-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The Durand de la Penne-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the DD-963 Spruance-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Durand de la Penne-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class is longer at 172.0 meters compared to the Durand de la Penne-class's 147.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Durand de la Penne-class and DD-963 Spruance-class have?
The Durand de la Penne-class has a larger crew complement of 380 compared to the DD-963 Spruance-class's 334 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Durand de la Penne-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Durand de la Penne-class.