Kotlin vs Shirane

The Kotlin and the Shirane are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 2,662 tons for the Kotlin vs 5,200 tons for the Shirane. The Kotlin reaches 38 knots vs 31 knots for the Shirane. The Kotlin carries a crew of 284 vs 350 for the Shirane. The Kotlin was produced in 27 units vs 2 for the Shirane. The Kotlin was commissioned in 1955, 25 years before the Shirane (1980).

Ex-USSR destroyer, introduced in 1955, propelled by 72,000 hp steam turbines.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Destroyer
Type Destroyer
Manufacturer Shipyard No.445 (61 Kommunar)
Year introduced 1955
Number built 27 units
Estimated unit price NA
Japanese destroyer, introduced in 1980, displaces 5,200 tons.
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Destroyer
Type Destroyer
Manufacturer Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries
Year introduced 1980
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 2,662 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 38.0 knots â—‰
Length 126.1 m â—‰
Beam 12.7 m â—‰
Crew 284 â—‰
Propulsion 2 × shaft geared steam turbines, 4 boilers, 72,000 hp (54 MW)
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
Displacement 5,200 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 31.0 knots â—‰
Length 159.0 m â—‰
Beam 17.5 m â—‰
Crew 350 â—‰
Propulsion 2 × IHI boilers, 2 × turbines, 2 shafts, 70,000 shp
Armament
  • Sea Sparrow SAM launcher
  • ASROC Mk 112 octuple launcher
  • 2 × FMC 5-inch/54-caliber Mark 42 guns
  • 2 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 × Mark 32 triple torpedo tubes (Mk-46 torpedoes)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kotlin-class or Shirane-class?
The Shirane-class has greater displacement at 5,200 tons compared to the Kotlin-class's 2,662 tons.
Which is faster, the Kotlin-class or Shirane-class?
The Kotlin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Shirane-class's 31 knots.
Which is longer, the Kotlin-class or Shirane-class?
The Shirane-class is longer at 159.0 meters compared to the Kotlin-class's 126.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Kotlin-class and Shirane-class have?
The Shirane-class has a larger crew complement of 350 compared to the Kotlin-class's 284 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kotlin-class or Shirane-class?
The Kotlin-class has been built in greater numbers with 27 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Shirane-class.