Farragut vs Iroquois

Overview

The Farragut and the Iroquois are both Destroyer classes.

Displacement is 5,739 tons for the Farragut vs 5,200 tons for the Iroquois. The Farragut reaches 32 knots vs 29 knots for the Iroquois. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Farragut vs 4,500 for the Iroquois. The Farragut carries a crew of 360 vs 280 for the Iroquois.

The Farragut was produced in 10 units vs 4 for the Iroquois. The Farragut was commissioned in 1959, 13 years before the Iroquois (1972).

American guided-missile destroyer, introduced in 1959, used steam turbines for a top speed of 32 knots.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Destroyer
Type Guided-missile destroyer
Manufacturer Bethlehem Steel Quincy
Year introduced 1959
Number built 10 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 5,739 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots β—‰
Range 5,000 nm at 20 knots β—‰
Length 156.2 m β—‰
Beam 16.0 m β—‰
Crew 360 β—‰
Propulsion 2 shafts, 2 geared steam turbines, 4 water-tube boilers (85,000 shp)
Armament
  • 1 Mk 42 5-inch (127 mm)/54 dual-purpose gun
  • 1 Mk 10 Mod 0 missile launcher for Terrier SAM (later SM-1ER Standard Missile)
  • 1 Mk 112 ASROC launcher
  • 2 12.75-inch (324 mm) Mark 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes
  • 2 Mk 141 Harpoon anti-ship missile launchers
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 Farragut-class or Iroquois-class?
The Farragut-class has greater displacement at 5,739 tons compared to the Iroquois-class's 5,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Farragut-class or Iroquois-class?
The Farragut-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Iroquois-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Farragut-class or Iroquois-class?
The Farragut-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Iroquois-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Farragut-class or Iroquois-class?
The Farragut-class is longer at 156.2 meters compared to the Iroquois-class's 130.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Farragut-class and Iroquois-class have?
The Farragut-class has a larger crew complement of 360 compared to the Iroquois-class's 280 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Farragut-class or Iroquois-class?
The Farragut-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Iroquois-class.