Farragut vs Leahy
Overview
The Farragut is a Destroyer, while the Leahy is a Cruiser.
Displacement is 5,739 tons for the Farragut vs 7,800 tons for the Leahy. The Farragut reaches 32 knots vs 32 knots for the Leahy. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Farragut vs 8,000 for the Leahy.
The Farragut was produced in 10 units vs 9 for the Leahy. The Farragut was commissioned in 1959, 3 years before the Leahy (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 |
| 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 ◉ |
| 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) |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 7,800 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 162.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.0 m ◉ |
| 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.