Farragut vs Project 61M
Overview
The Farragut and the Project 61M are both Destroyer classes.
Displacement is 5,739 tons for the Farragut vs 4,390 tons for the Project 61M. The Farragut reaches 32 knots vs 38 knots for the Project 61M. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Farragut vs 3,500 for the Project 61M. The Farragut carries a crew of 360 vs 320 for the Project 61M.
The Farragut was produced in 10 units vs 25 for the Project 61M. The Farragut was commissioned in 1959, 3 years before the Project 61M (1962).
| 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 | 4,390 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 38.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,500 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 144.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 15.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 320 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × COGAG; 2 shafts, 4 × M8E gas turbines M3 unit aggregate; 72,000 hp (54,000 kW) up to 96,000 hp (72,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Farragut-class or Project 61M-class?
The Farragut-class has greater displacement at 5,739 tons compared to the Project 61M-class's 4,390 tons.
Which is faster, the Farragut-class or Project 61M-class?
The Project 61M-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Farragut-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Farragut-class or Project 61M-class?
The Farragut-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Project 61M-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Farragut-class or Project 61M-class?
The Farragut-class is longer at 156.2 meters compared to the Project 61M-class's 144.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Farragut-class and Project 61M-class have?
The Farragut-class has a larger crew complement of 360 compared to the Project 61M-class's 320 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Farragut-class or Project 61M-class?
The Project 61M-class has been built in greater numbers with 25 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Farragut-class.