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Kotlin vs DD-963 Spruance

Kotlin vs DD-963 Spruance at a glance — displacement 2,662 vs 8,170 tons, length 126 vs 172 m, speed 38 vs 32 knots, crew 284 vs 334.

Specifications
Kotlin DD-963 Spruance
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Destroyer Destroyer
Type Destroyer Destroyer
Manufacturer Shipyard No.445 (61 Kommunar) Ingalls Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1955 1975
Number built 27 units 31 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 2,662 tons 8,170 tons
Maximum speed 38.0 knots 32.0 knots
Range NA 6,000 nm at 20 knots
Length 126.1 m 172.0 m
Beam 12.7 m 17.0 m
Crew 284 334
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Armament & Systems
Kotlin DD-963 Spruance
Armament
  • 4 × 130 mm (5.1 in) SM-2-1 guns (2×2)
  • 16 × 45 mm (1.8 in) SM-20-ZIF guns (4×4)
  • 10 × 533 mm (20 in) PTA-53-56 torpedo tubes (2×5)
  • 6 × BMB-2 depth charge throwers
  • 50 × mines
  • 2 × 5 in (127 mm) 54 caliber Mark 45 dual purpose guns
  • 2 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS Mark 15 guns
  • 1 × 8 cell ASROC launcher (removed)
  • 1 × 8 cell NATO Sea Sparrow Mark 29 missile launcher
  • 2 × quadruple Harpoon missile canisters
  • 2 × Mark 32 triple 12.75 in (324 mm) torpedo tubes (Mk 46 torpedoes)
  • 1 × 61 cell Mk 41 VLS launcher for Tomahawk missiles
Propulsion 2 × shaft geared steam turbines, 4 boilers, 72,000 hp (54 MW) 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 Kotlin-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has greater displacement at 8,170 tons compared to the Kotlin-class's 2,662 tons.
Which is faster, the Kotlin-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The Kotlin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the DD-963 Spruance-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kotlin-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Kotlin-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kotlin-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class is longer at 172.0 meters compared to the Kotlin-class's 126.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Kotlin-class and DD-963 Spruance-class have?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a larger crew complement of 334 compared to the Kotlin-class's 284 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kotlin-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 27 vessels of the Kotlin-class.