Farragut vs Iroquois
Overview
The Farragut and the Iroquois are both Destroyer classes.
Displacement is 5,739 tons for the Farragut vs 5,200 tons for the Iroquois. The Farragut reaches 32 knots vs 29 knots for the Iroquois. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Farragut vs 4,500 for the Iroquois. The Farragut carries a crew of 360 vs 280 for the Iroquois.
The Farragut was produced in 10 units vs 4 for the Iroquois. The Farragut was commissioned in 1959, 13 years before the Iroquois (1972).
| American guided-missile destroyer, introduced in 1959, used steam turbines for a top speed of 32 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Guided-missile destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Bethlehem Steel Quincy |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 5,739 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 156.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 360 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shafts, 2 geared steam turbines, 4 water-tube boilers (85,000 shp) |
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| Displacement | 5,200 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 130.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 280 ◉ |
| Propulsion | COGOG, 2 shaft, 2 × Pratt & Whitney FT12AH3 cruise gas turbines (6,400 hp) and 2 × Pratt & Whitney FT4A2 boost gas turbines (50,000 hp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Farragut-class or Iroquois-class?
The Farragut-class has greater displacement at 5,739 tons compared to the Iroquois-class's 5,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Farragut-class or Iroquois-class?
The Farragut-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Iroquois-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Farragut-class or Iroquois-class?
The Farragut-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Iroquois-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Farragut-class or Iroquois-class?
The Farragut-class is longer at 156.2 meters compared to the Iroquois-class's 130.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Farragut-class and Iroquois-class have?
The Farragut-class has a larger crew complement of 360 compared to the Iroquois-class's 280 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Farragut-class or Iroquois-class?
The Farragut-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Iroquois-class.