Project 61M vs DD-963 Spruance
The Project 61M and the DD-963 Spruance are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 4,390 tons for the Project 61M vs 8,170 tons for the DD-963 Spruance. The Project 61M reaches 38 knots vs 32 knots for the DD-963 Spruance. Operational range is 3,500 nautical miles for the Project 61M vs 6,000 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Project 61M carries a crew of 320 vs 334 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Project 61M was produced in 25 units vs 31 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Project 61M was commissioned in 1962, 13 years before the DD-963 Spruance (1975).
| Ex-USSR destroyer, introduced in 1962, displaces 4,390 tons and uses COGAG propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Guided-missile destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Shipyard No.445 (61 Kommunar) |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number built | 25 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 | 4,390 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 38.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 3,500 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 144.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 15.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 320 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × COGAG; 2 shafts, 4 × M8E gas turbines M3 unit aggregate; 72,000 hp (54,000 kW) up to 96,000 hp (72,000 kW) |
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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 Project 61M-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has greater displacement at 8,170 tons compared to the Project 61M-class's 4,390 tons.
Which is faster, the Project 61M-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The Project 61M-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the DD-963 Spruance-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Project 61M-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Project 61M-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Project 61M-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class is longer at 172.0 meters compared to the Project 61M-class's 144.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Project 61M-class and DD-963 Spruance-class have?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a larger crew complement of 334 compared to the Project 61M-class's 320 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Project 61M-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 25 vessels of the Project 61M-class.