Izumo vs Kotlin
The Izumo and the Kotlin are both Destroyer classes. The Izumo displaces 19,500 tons — 7.3x the Kotlin's 2,662 tons. The Izumo reaches 30 knots vs 38 knots for the Kotlin. The Izumo carries a crew of 520 vs 284 for the Kotlin. The Izumo was produced in 2 units vs 27 for the Kotlin. The Izumo was commissioned in 2015, 60 years after the Kotlin (1955).
| Japanese helicopter-carrying destroyer, introduced in 2015, has a displacement of 19,500 tons and a length of 248 meters. | |
| Origin | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Helicopter-carrying destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Japan Marine United |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1,500 million |
| Displacement | 19,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Length | 248.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 38.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 520 ◉ |
| Propulsion | COGAG, two shafts; 4 × GE/IHI LM2500IEC gas turbine with a power of 112,100 hp (83,600 kW) |
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| Displacement | 2,662 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 38.0 knots ◉ |
| Length | 126.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Crew | 284 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × shaft geared steam turbines, 4 boilers, 72,000 hp (54 MW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Izumo-class or Kotlin-class?
The Izumo-class has greater displacement at 19,500 tons compared to the Kotlin-class's 2,662 tons.
Which is faster, the Izumo-class or Kotlin-class?
The Kotlin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Izumo-class's 30 knots.
Which is longer, the Izumo-class or Kotlin-class?
The Izumo-class is longer at 248.0 meters compared to the Kotlin-class's 126.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Izumo-class and Kotlin-class have?
The Izumo-class has a larger crew complement of 520 compared to the Kotlin-class's 284 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Izumo-class or Kotlin-class?
The Kotlin-class has been built in greater numbers with 27 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Izumo-class.