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Farragut vs Type 051

Farragut vs Type 051 at a glance — displacement 5,739 vs 3,670 tons, length 156 vs 132 m, speed 32 vs 32 knots, crew 360 vs 280.

Specifications
Farragut Type 051
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Destroyer Destroyer
Type Guided-missile destroyer Guided-missile destroyer
Manufacturer Bethlehem Steel Quincy Luda Shipyard
Year introduced 1959 1971
Number built 10 units 17 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 5,739 tons 3,670 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots 32.0 knots
Range 5,000 nm at 20 knots 2,970 nm at 15 knots
Length 156.2 m 132.0 m
Beam 16.0 m 12.8 m
Crew 360 280
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Armament & Systems
Farragut Type 051
Armament
  • 1 Mk 42 5-inch (127 mm)/54 dual-purpose gun
  • 1 Mk 10 Mod 0 missile launcher for Terrier SAM (later SM-1ER Standard Missile)
  • 1 Mk 112 ASROC launcher
  • 2 12.75-inch (324 mm) Mark 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes
  • 2 Mk 141 Harpoon anti-ship missile launchers
  • 2 × 3 HY-1 anti-ship missiles
  • 4 × 4 YJ-83 anti-ship cruise missiles
  • 8 × HQ-7 surface-to-air missiles + 16 spare
  • 2 × 2 Type 76 twin 130 mm dual purpose guns
  • 2 × 2 Type 79 100 mm naval guns
  • 4 × 2 Type 76 twin 37 mm naval guns
  • 4 × 2 Type 66 twin 57 mm guns
  • 4 × 2 Type 61 25 mm AAA guns
  • 2 × 12 Type 75 anti-submarine rocket systems
  • 2 × 3 324 mm anti-submarine torpedo tubes
  • 4 × Type 64 depth charges
  • 38 naval mines
Propulsion 2 shafts, 2 geared steam turbines, 4 water-tube boilers (85,000 shp) 2 steam turbines, 72,000 shp (53,700 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Farragut-class or Type 051-class?
The Farragut-class has greater displacement at 5,739 tons compared to the Type 051-class's 3,670 tons.
Which is faster, the Farragut-class or Type 051-class?
The Type 051-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 Type 051-class?
The Farragut-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 051-class's 2,970 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Farragut-class or Type 051-class?
The Farragut-class is longer at 156.2 meters compared to the Type 051-class's 132.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Farragut-class and Type 051-class have?
The Farragut-class has a larger crew complement of 360 compared to the Type 051-class's 280 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Farragut-class or Type 051-class?
The Type 051-class has been built in greater numbers with 17 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Farragut-class.