Haruna vs Shirane

Overview

The Haruna and the Shirane are both Destroyer classes.

Displacement is 5,029 tons for the Haruna vs 5,200 tons for the Shirane. The Haruna reaches 31 knots vs 31 knots for the Shirane. The Haruna carries a crew of 370 vs 350 for the Shirane.

The Haruna was produced in 2 units vs 2 for the Shirane. The Haruna was commissioned in 1973, 7 years before the Shirane (1980).

Japanese destroyer, introduced in 1973, displaces 5,029 tons and has a crew of 370.
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Destroyer
Type Destroyer
Manufacturer Ishikawajima-Harima HI
Year introduced 1973
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price NA
Japanese destroyer, introduced in 1980, displaces 5,200 tons.
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Destroyer
Type Destroyer
Manufacturer Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries
Year introduced 1980
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 5,029 tons
Maximum speed 31.0 knots
Length 153.1 m
Beam 17.5 m
Crew 370
Propulsion 2 boilers, 2 turbines, 2 shafts, 60,000 hp (45,000 kW)
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)
Displacement 5,200 tons
Maximum speed 31.0 knots
Length 159.0 m
Beam 17.5 m
Crew 350
Propulsion 2 × IHI boilers, 2 × turbines, 2 shafts, 70,000 shp
Armament
  • 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)

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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.