Project 61M vs Shirane
The Project 61M and the Shirane are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 4,390 tons for the Project 61M vs 5,200 tons for the Shirane. The Project 61M reaches 38 knots vs 31 knots for the Shirane. The Project 61M carries a crew of 320 vs 350 for the Shirane. The Project 61M was produced in 25 units vs 2 for the Shirane. The Project 61M was commissioned in 1962, 18 years before the Shirane (1980).
| Displacement | 4,390 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 38.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 3,500 nm at 18 knots |
| 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 | 5,200 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 31.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 159.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 17.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 350 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × IHI boilers, 2 × turbines, 2 shafts, 70,000 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Project 61M-class or Shirane-class?
The Shirane-class has greater displacement at 5,200 tons compared to the Project 61M-class's 4,390 tons.
Which is faster, the Project 61M-class or Shirane-class?
The Project 61M-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Shirane-class's 31 knots.
Which has longer range, the Project 61M-class or Shirane-class?
The Project 61M-class has a longer range at 3,500 nautical miles compared to the Shirane-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Project 61M-class or Shirane-class?
The Shirane-class is longer at 159.0 meters compared to the Project 61M-class's 144.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Project 61M-class and Shirane-class have?
The Shirane-class has a larger crew complement of 350 compared to the Project 61M-class's 320 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Project 61M-class or Shirane-class?
The Project 61M-class has been built in greater numbers with 25 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Shirane-class.