Farragut vs DD-963 Spruance
The Farragut and the DD-963 Spruance are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 5,739 tons for the Farragut vs 8,170 tons for the DD-963 Spruance. The Farragut reaches 32 knots vs 32 knots for the DD-963 Spruance. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Farragut vs 6,000 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Farragut carries a crew of 360 vs 334 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Farragut was produced in 10 units vs 31 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Farragut was commissioned in 1959, 16 years before the DD-963 Spruance (1975).
| 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 |
| American destroyer, introduced in 1975, propelled by four gas turbines generating 80,000 shaft horsepower. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number built | 31 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 shafts, 2 geared steam turbines, 4 water-tube boilers (85,000 shp) |
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| Displacement | 8,170 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 172.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 17.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 334 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 80,000 shp (60 MW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Farragut-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has greater displacement at 8,170 tons compared to the Farragut-class's 5,739 tons.
Which is faster, the Farragut-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-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 DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Farragut-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Farragut-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class is longer at 172.0 meters compared to the Farragut-class's 156.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Farragut-class and DD-963 Spruance-class have?
The Farragut-class has a larger crew complement of 360 compared to the DD-963 Spruance-class's 334 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Farragut-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Farragut-class.