Farragut vs Leander
The Farragut and the Leander are both Destroyer classes. The Farragut displaces 5,739 tons — 2.4x the Leander's 2,350 tons. The Farragut reaches 32 knots vs 27 knots for the Leander. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Farragut vs 4,000 for the Leander. The Farragut carries a crew of 360 vs 260 for the Leander. The Farragut was produced in 10 units vs 26 for the Leander. The Farragut was commissioned in 1959, 4 years before the Leander (1963).
| 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 |
| British frigate, introduced in 1963, displaced 2,350 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Harland & Wolff Ltd |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number built | 26 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) |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 2,350 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 113.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 260 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 Babcock & Wilcox oil-fired boilers, geared steam turbines, 22,370 kilowatts (30,000 hp), 2 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Farragut-class or Leander-class?
The Farragut-class has greater displacement at 5,739 tons compared to the Leander-class's 2,350 tons.
Which is faster, the Farragut-class or Leander-class?
The Farragut-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Leander-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Farragut-class or Leander-class?
The Farragut-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Leander-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Farragut-class or Leander-class?
The Farragut-class is longer at 156.2 meters compared to the Leander-class's 113.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Farragut-class and Leander-class have?
The Farragut-class has a larger crew complement of 360 compared to the Leander-class's 260 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Farragut-class or Leander-class?
The Leander-class has been built in greater numbers with 26 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Farragut-class.