Hobart vs DD-963 Spruance
The Hobart and the DD-963 Spruance are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 7,000 tons for the Hobart vs 8,170 tons for the DD-963 Spruance. The Hobart reaches 28 knots vs 32 knots for the DD-963 Spruance. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Hobart vs 6,000 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Hobart carries a crew of 186 vs 334 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Hobart was produced in 3 units vs 31 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Hobart was commissioned in 2017, 42 years after the DD-963 Spruance (1975).
| Spanish guided-missile destroyer, 7,000 tons displacement, uses a combined diesel or gas propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Guided-missile destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Navantia |
| Year introduced | 2017 |
| Number built | 3 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2,020 million |
| American destroyer, introduced in 1975, propelled by four gas turbines generating 80,000 shaft horsepower. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number built | 31 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 7,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 147.2 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 18.6 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 186 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Combined diesel or gas (CODOG) arrangement: 2 × General Electric Marine model 7LM2500-SA-MLG38 gas turbines (17,500 kW each), 2 × Caterpillar Bravo 16 V Bravo diesel engines (5,650 kW each) |
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| Displacement | 8,170 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 172.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 17.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 334 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 80,000 shp (60 MW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Hobart-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has greater displacement at 8,170 tons compared to the Hobart-class's 7,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Hobart-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Hobart-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hobart-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Hobart-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hobart-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class is longer at 172.0 meters compared to the Hobart-class's 147.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Hobart-class and DD-963 Spruance-class have?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a larger crew complement of 334 compared to the Hobart-class's 186 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hobart-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Hobart-class.