Forrest Sherman vs Iroquois
Overview
The Forrest Sherman and the Iroquois are both Destroyer classes.
Displacement is 2,800 tons for the Forrest Sherman vs 5,200 tons for the Iroquois. The Forrest Sherman reaches 32 knots vs 29 knots for the Iroquois. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Forrest Sherman vs 4,500 for the Iroquois. The Forrest Sherman carries a crew of 333 vs 280 for the Iroquois.
The Forrest Sherman was produced in 18 units vs 4 for the Iroquois. The Forrest Sherman was commissioned in 1955, 17 years before the Iroquois (1972).
| American destroyer, introduced in 1955, had a maximum speed of 32 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Bath Iron Works |
| Year introduced | 1955 |
| Number built | 18 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 2,800 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 127.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 333 ◉ |
| Propulsion | General Electric steam turbines (Westinghouse in DD-931), 4 × 1,200 psi Foster-Wheeler boilers (Babcock & Wilcox in some), 70,000 shp (52 MW), 2 × shafts |
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| Displacement | 5,200 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 130.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 280 ◉ |
| Propulsion | COGOG, 2 shaft, 2 × Pratt & Whitney FT12AH3 cruise gas turbines (6,400 hp) and 2 × Pratt & Whitney FT4A2 boost gas turbines (50,000 hp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Forrest Sherman-class or Iroquois-class?
The Iroquois-class has greater displacement at 5,200 tons compared to the Forrest Sherman-class's 2,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Forrest Sherman-class or Iroquois-class?
The Forrest Sherman-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Iroquois-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Forrest Sherman-class or Iroquois-class?
The Iroquois-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Forrest Sherman-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Forrest Sherman-class or Iroquois-class?
The Iroquois-class is longer at 130.0 meters compared to the Forrest Sherman-class's 127.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Forrest Sherman-class and Iroquois-class have?
The Forrest Sherman-class has a larger crew complement of 333 compared to the Iroquois-class's 280 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Forrest Sherman-class or Iroquois-class?
The Forrest Sherman-class has been built in greater numbers with 18 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Iroquois-class.