Hyuga vs DD-963 Spruance

The Hyuga and the DD-963 Spruance are both Destroyer classes. The Hyuga displaces 19,000 tons — 2.3x the DD-963 Spruance's 8,170 tons. The Hyuga reaches 30 knots vs 32 knots for the DD-963 Spruance. The Hyuga carries a crew of 360 vs 334 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Hyuga was produced in 2 units vs 31 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Hyuga was commissioned in 2009, 34 years after the DD-963 Spruance (1975).

Japanese destroyer/ASW carrier, 19,000 tons displacement, propelled by COGAG system.
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Destroyer
Type ASW carrier
Manufacturer IHI Marine United
Year introduced 2009
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price NA
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 19,000 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots
Range NA
Length 197.0 m
Beam 33.0 m
Crew 360
Propulsion COGAG, 4 Ishikawajima Harima/ General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines, 100,000 shaft horsepower (75 MW)
Armament
  • 16 cells Mk 41 VLS
  • 16 ESSM
  • 12 RUM-139 VL ASROC
  • 2 x 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 x triple 324 mm torpedo tubes
  • 12.7mm MG
Displacement 8,170 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots
Range 6,000 nm at 20 knots
Length 172.0 m
Beam 17.0 m
Crew 334
Propulsion 4 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 80,000 shp (60 MW)
Armament
  • 2 × 5 in (127 mm) 54 caliber Mark 45 dual purpose guns
  • 2 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS Mark 15 guns
  • 1 × 8 cell ASROC launcher (removed)
  • 1 × 8 cell NATO Sea Sparrow Mark 29 missile launcher
  • 2 × quadruple Harpoon missile canisters
  • 2 × Mark 32 triple 12.75 in (324 mm) torpedo tubes (Mk 46 torpedoes)
  • 1 × 61 cell Mk 41 VLS launcher for Tomahawk missiles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Hyuga-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The Hyuga-class has greater displacement at 19,000 tons compared to the DD-963 Spruance-class's 8,170 tons.
Which is faster, the Hyuga-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Hyuga-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hyuga-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Hyuga-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hyuga-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The Hyuga-class is longer at 197.0 meters compared to the DD-963 Spruance-class's 172.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Hyuga-class and DD-963 Spruance-class have?
The Hyuga-class has a larger crew complement of 360 compared to the DD-963 Spruance-class's 334 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hyuga-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Hyuga-class.