Kee Lung vs Skoryy
The Kee Lung and the Skoryy are both Destroyer classes. The Kee Lung displaces 9,783 tons — 4.2x the Skoryy's 2,353 tons. The Kee Lung reaches 33 knots vs 36 knots for the Skoryy. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Kee Lung vs 4,080 for the Skoryy. The Kee Lung carries a crew of 348 vs 286 for the Skoryy. The Kee Lung was produced in 4 units vs 70 for the Skoryy. The Kee Lung was commissioned in 1981, 32 years after the Skoryy (1949).
| 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 |
| 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 | 2,353 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 36.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,080 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 120.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 286 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft geared turbines, 3 boilers 60,000 shp (44,742 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kee Lung-class or Skoryy-class?
The Kee Lung-class has greater displacement at 9,783 tons compared to the Skoryy-class's 2,353 tons.
Which is faster, the Kee Lung-class or Skoryy-class?
The Skoryy-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the Kee Lung-class's 33 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kee Lung-class or Skoryy-class?
The Kee Lung-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Skoryy-class's 4,080 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kee Lung-class or Skoryy-class?
The Kee Lung-class is longer at 172.0 meters compared to the Skoryy-class's 120.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Kee Lung-class and Skoryy-class have?
The Kee Lung-class has a larger crew complement of 348 compared to the Skoryy-class's 286 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kee Lung-class or Skoryy-class?
The Skoryy-class has been built in greater numbers with 70 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Kee Lung-class.