Kee Lung vs Leander
The Kee Lung and the Leander are both Destroyer classes. The Kee Lung displaces 9,783 tons — 4.2x the Leander's 2,350 tons. The Kee Lung reaches 33 knots vs 27 knots for the Leander. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Kee Lung vs 4,000 for the Leander. The Kee Lung carries a crew of 348 vs 260 for the Leander. The Kee Lung was produced in 4 units vs 26 for the Leander. The Kee Lung was commissioned in 1981, 18 years after the Leander (1963).
| American guided-missile destroyer, introduced in 1981, propelled by four General Electric gas turbines. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Guided-missile destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $183 million |
| British frigate, introduced in 1963, displaced 2,350 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Harland & Wolff Ltd |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number built | 26 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 9,783 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 33.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 3300 knots ◉ |
| Length | 172.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 348 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 80,000 shp (60 MW) |
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| Displacement | 2,350 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 113.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 260 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 Babcock & Wilcox oil-fired boilers, geared steam turbines, 22,370 kilowatts (30,000 hp), 2 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kee Lung-class or Leander-class?
The Kee Lung-class has greater displacement at 9,783 tons compared to the Leander-class's 2,350 tons.
Which is faster, the Kee Lung-class or Leander-class?
The Kee Lung-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Leander-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kee Lung-class or Leander-class?
The Kee Lung-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Leander-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kee Lung-class or Leander-class?
The Kee Lung-class is longer at 172.0 meters compared to the Leander-class's 113.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Kee Lung-class and Leander-class have?
The Kee Lung-class has a larger crew complement of 348 compared to the Leander-class's 260 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kee Lung-class or Leander-class?
The Leander-class has been built in greater numbers with 26 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Kee Lung-class.