KDX 2 vs DD-963 Spruance
The KDX 2 and the DD-963 Spruance are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 6,520 tons for the KDX 2 vs 8,170 tons for the DD-963 Spruance. The KDX 2 reaches 30 knots vs 32 knots for the DD-963 Spruance. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the KDX 2 vs 6,000 for the DD-963 Spruance. The KDX 2 carries a crew of 300 vs 334 for the DD-963 Spruance. The KDX 2 was produced in 6 units vs 31 for the DD-963 Spruance. The KDX 2 was commissioned in 2003, 28 years after the DD-963 Spruance (1975).
| South Korean destroyer, introduced in 2003, uses combined diesel or gas propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Heavy Industries |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number built | 6 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 | 6,520 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 150.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 17.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 300 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Hanhwa GE LM2500, Doosan MTU 956 Combined diesel or gas |
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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 KDX 2-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has greater displacement at 8,170 tons compared to the KDX 2-class's 6,520 tons.
Which is faster, the KDX 2-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the KDX 2-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the KDX 2-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the KDX 2-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the KDX 2-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class is longer at 172.0 meters compared to the KDX 2-class's 150.0 meters.
How many crew members do the KDX 2-class and DD-963 Spruance-class have?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a larger crew complement of 334 compared to the KDX 2-class's 300 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KDX 2-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the KDX 2-class.