Charles F. Adams vs Iroquois

Overview

The Charles F. Adams and the Iroquois are both Destroyer classes.

Displacement is 4,526 tons for the Charles F. Adams vs 5,200 tons for the Iroquois. The Charles F. Adams reaches 33 knots vs 29 knots for the Iroquois. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Charles F. Adams vs 4,500 for the Iroquois. The Charles F. Adams carries a crew of 333 vs 280 for the Iroquois.

The Charles F. Adams was produced in 29 units vs 4 for the Iroquois. The Charles F. Adams was commissioned in 1960, 12 years before the Iroquois (1972).

American guided-missile destroyer, 4,526 tons displacement, introduced in 1960 and built in 29 units.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Destroyer
Type Guided-missile destroyer
Manufacturer Bath Iron Works
Year introduced 1960
Number built 29 units
Estimated unit price NA
Canadian destroyer, introduced in 1972, has a displacement of 5,200 tons.
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada
Category Destroyer
Type Guided missile destroyer
Manufacturer Marine Industries Ltd.
Year introduced 1972
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price $63 million
Displacement 4,526 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 33.0 knots β—‰
Range 4,500 nm at 20 knots β—‰
Length 133.0 m β—‰
Beam 14.0 m β—‰
Crew 333 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Γ— steam turbines providing 70,000 shp (52,000 kW); 2 shafts; 4 Γ— 1,275 psi (8,790 kPa) boilers
Armament
  • 1 Mk 11 or Mk 13 missile launcher for RIM-24 Tartar SAM, RIM-66 Standard (SM-1), and Harpoon anti-ship missile
  • 2 Γ— 5-inch (127 mm)/54 caliber Mark 42 guns
  • 1 Γ— RUR-5 ASROC launcher
  • 2 Γ— Mark 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes (6 torpedoes)
Displacement 5,200 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 29.0 knots β—‰
Range 4,500 nm at 15 knots β—‰
Length 130.0 m β—‰
Beam 15.0 m β—‰
Crew 280 β—‰
Propulsion COGOG, 2 shaft, 2 Γ— Pratt & Whitney FT12AH3 cruise gas turbines (6,400 hp) and 2 Γ— Pratt & Whitney FT4A2 boost gas turbines (50,000 hp)
Armament
  • 1 Γ— Mark 41 Mod 2 VLS (29 Standard SM-2MR Block IIIA SAMs)
  • 1 Γ— 76 mm (3 in)/62 OTO Melara
  • 2 Γ— Mk. 32 SVTT triple 12.75 in (324 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 1 Γ— Phalanx CIWS (Block 1B)
  • 6 Γ— M2 Browning machine guns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Charles F. Adams-class or Iroquois-class?
The Iroquois-class has greater displacement at 5,200 tons compared to the Charles F. Adams-class's 4,526 tons.
Which is faster, the Charles F. Adams-class or Iroquois-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Iroquois-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Charles F. Adams-class or Iroquois-class?
The Iroquois-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Charles F. Adams-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Charles F. Adams-class or Iroquois-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class is longer at 133.0 meters compared to the Iroquois-class's 130.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Charles F. Adams-class and Iroquois-class have?
The Charles F. Adams-class has a larger crew complement of 333 compared to the Iroquois-class's 280 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Charles F. Adams-class or Iroquois-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class has been built in greater numbers with 29 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Iroquois-class.