Haruna vs Tachikaze

Overview

The Haruna and the Tachikaze are both Destroyer classes.

Displacement is 5,029 tons for the Haruna vs 3,910 tons for the Tachikaze. The Haruna reaches 31 knots vs 32 knots for the Tachikaze. The Haruna carries a crew of 370 vs 250 for the Tachikaze.

The Haruna was produced in 2 units vs 3 for the Tachikaze. The Haruna was commissioned in 1973, 3 years before the Tachikaze (1976).

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, 3,910 tons displacement, utilized steam turbines for propulsion.
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Destroyer
Type Guided-missile destroyer
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Year introduced 1976
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 5,029 tons
Maximum speed 31.0 knots
Range NA
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 3,910 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots
Range 7,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 143.0 m
Beam 14.3 m
Crew 250
Propulsion 2 × Mitsubishi steam turbines, 60,000 hp (45,000 kW), 2 shafts
Armament
  • 2 × 5"/54 caliber Mark 42 gun
  • 2 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 1 × Mk 13 missile launcher (for the Standard-MR SAM)
  • 8 × Boeing Harpoon SSM
  • 1 × Type 74 launcher for the ASROC
  • 2 × HOS-301 triple 324 mm (12.8 in) torpedo tubes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Haruna-class or Tachikaze-class?
The Haruna-class has greater displacement at 5,029 tons compared to the Tachikaze-class's 3,910 tons.
Which is faster, the Haruna-class or Tachikaze-class?
The Tachikaze-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Haruna-class's 31 knots.
Which has longer range, the Haruna-class or Tachikaze-class?
The Tachikaze-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Haruna-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Haruna-class or Tachikaze-class?
The Haruna-class is longer at 153.1 meters compared to the Tachikaze-class's 143.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Haruna-class and Tachikaze-class have?
The Haruna-class has a larger crew complement of 370 compared to the Tachikaze-class's 250 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Haruna-class or Tachikaze-class?
The Tachikaze-class has been built in greater numbers with 3 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Haruna-class.