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Haruna vs Shirane

Haruna vs Shirane at a glance — displacement 5,029 vs 5,200 tons, length 153 vs 159 m, speed 31 vs 31 knots, crew 370 vs 350.

Specifications
Haruna Shirane
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Destroyer Destroyer
Type Destroyer Destroyer
Manufacturer Ishikawajima-Harima HI Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries
Year introduced 1973 1980
Number built 2 units 2 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 5,029 tons 5,200 tons
Maximum speed 31.0 knots 31.0 knots
Length 153.1 m 159.0 m
Beam 17.5 m 17.5 m
Crew 370 350
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Armament & Systems
Haruna Shirane
Armament
  • Sea Sparrow Mk.29 SAM octuple launcher
  • ASROC octuple launcher
  • 2 × 5"/54 caliber Mk.42 guns (Type 73)
  • 2 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 × Mark 32 triple torpedo tubes (Mk-46 torpedoes)
  • Sea Sparrow SAM launcher
  • ASROC Mk 112 octuple launcher
  • 2 × FMC 5-inch/54-caliber Mark 42 guns
  • 2 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 × Mark 32 triple torpedo tubes (Mk-46 torpedoes)
Propulsion 2 boilers, 2 turbines, 2 shafts, 60,000 hp (45,000 kW) 2 × IHI boilers, 2 × turbines, 2 shafts, 70,000 shp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Haruna-class or Shirane-class?
The Shirane-class has greater displacement at 5,200 tons compared to the Haruna-class's 5,029 tons.
Which is faster, the Haruna-class or Shirane-class?
The Shirane-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Haruna-class's 31 knots.
Which is longer, the Haruna-class or Shirane-class?
The Shirane-class is longer at 159.0 meters compared to the Haruna-class's 153.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Haruna-class and Shirane-class have?
The Haruna-class has a larger crew complement of 370 compared to the Shirane-class's 350 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Haruna-class or Shirane-class?
Both the Haruna-class and Shirane-class have been built in equal numbers with 2 vessels each.