Kongo vs DD-963 Spruance
The Kongo and the DD-963 Spruance are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 9,500 tons for the Kongo vs 8,170 tons for the DD-963 Spruance. The Kongo reaches 30 knots vs 32 knots for the DD-963 Spruance. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Kongo vs 6,000 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Kongo carries a crew of 300 vs 334 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Kongo was produced in 4 units vs 31 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Kongo was commissioned in 1993, 18 years after the DD-963 Spruance (1975).
| Japanese guided-missile destroyer, introduced in 1993, utilizes four gas turbines for propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Guided-missile destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number built | 4 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 | 9,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 161.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 21.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 300 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 Ishikawajima Harima / General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines; two shafts, 100,000 shp (75,000 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 Kongo-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The Kongo-class has greater displacement at 9,500 tons compared to the DD-963 Spruance-class's 8,170 tons.
Which is faster, the Kongo-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Kongo-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kongo-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Kongo-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kongo-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class is longer at 172.0 meters compared to the Kongo-class's 161.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Kongo-class and DD-963 Spruance-class have?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a larger crew complement of 334 compared to the Kongo-class's 300 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kongo-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Kongo-class.