Kongo vs Type 052B
Overview
The Kongo and the Type 052B are both Destroyer classes.
Displacement is 9,500 tons for the Kongo vs 7,000 tons for the Type 052B. The Kongo reaches 30 knots vs 29 knots for the Type 052B. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Kongo vs 4,500 for the Type 052B. The Kongo carries a crew of 300 vs 280 for the Type 052B.
The Kongo was produced in 4 units vs 20 for the Type 052B. The Kongo was commissioned in 1993, 11 years before the Type 052B (2004).
| Displacement | 9,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 161.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 21.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 300 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 Ishikawajima Harima / General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines; two shafts, 100,000 shp (75,000 kW) |
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| Displacement | 7,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 155.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 280 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined diesel or gas: 2 × DA80 gas turbines (35.7 MW), 2 × MTU 1163 TB 83 diesel engines (10 MW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kongo-class or Type 052B-class?
The Kongo-class has greater displacement at 9,500 tons compared to the Type 052B-class's 7,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Kongo-class or Type 052B-class?
The Kongo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Type 052B-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kongo-class or Type 052B-class?
The Type 052B-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Kongo-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kongo-class or Type 052B-class?
The Kongo-class is longer at 161.0 meters compared to the Type 052B-class's 155.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Kongo-class and Type 052B-class have?
The Kongo-class has a larger crew complement of 300 compared to the Type 052B-class's 280 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kongo-class or Type 052B-class?
The Type 052B-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Kongo-class.