Farragut vs Leahy
| 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 |
| United States cruiser, introduced in 1962, propelled by two steam turbines providing 85,000 shp. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Type | Guided-missile cruiser |
| Manufacturer | Bath Iron Works |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number built | 9 units |
| Estimated unit price | $36 million |
| Displacement | 5,739 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 156.2 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 16.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 360 |
| Propulsion | 2 shafts, 2 geared steam turbines, 4 water-tube boilers (85,000 shp) |
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| Displacement | 7,800 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 162.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 17.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | -- |
| Propulsion | 2 × steam turbines providing 85,000 shp (63 MW); 2 shafts; 4 × boilers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Farragut-class or Leahy-class?
The Leahy-class has greater displacement at 7,800 tons compared to the Farragut-class's 5,739 tons.
Which is faster, the Farragut-class or Leahy-class?
The Leahy-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Farragut-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Farragut-class or Leahy-class?
The Leahy-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Farragut-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Farragut-class or Leahy-class?
The Leahy-class is longer at 162.0 meters compared to the Farragut-class's 156.2 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Farragut-class or Leahy-class?
The Farragut-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 9 vessels of the Leahy-class.