Kotlin vs Tachikaze

The Kotlin and the Tachikaze are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 2,662 tons for the Kotlin vs 3,910 tons for the Tachikaze. The Kotlin reaches 38 knots vs 32 knots for the Tachikaze. The Kotlin carries a crew of 284 vs 250 for the Tachikaze. The Kotlin was produced in 27 units vs 3 for the Tachikaze. The Kotlin was commissioned in 1955, 21 years before the Tachikaze (1976).

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, 3,910 tons displacement, utilized steam turbines for propulsion.
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Destroyer
Type Guided-missile destroyer
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Year introduced 1976
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 2,662 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 38.0 knots â—‰
Range NA
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 3,910 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots â—‰
Range 7,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 143.0 m â—‰
Beam 14.3 m â—‰
Crew 250 â—‰
Propulsion 2 × Mitsubishi steam turbines, 60,000 hp (45,000 kW), 2 shafts
Armament
  • 2 × 5"/54 caliber Mark 42 gun
  • 2 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 1 × Mk 13 missile launcher (for the Standard-MR SAM)
  • 8 × Boeing Harpoon SSM
  • 1 × Type 74 launcher for the ASROC
  • 2 × HOS-301 triple 324 mm (12.8 in) torpedo tubes

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kotlin-class or Tachikaze-class?
The Tachikaze-class has greater displacement at 3,910 tons compared to the Kotlin-class's 2,662 tons.
Which is faster, the Kotlin-class or Tachikaze-class?
The Kotlin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Tachikaze-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kotlin-class or Tachikaze-class?
The Tachikaze-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Kotlin-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kotlin-class or Tachikaze-class?
The Tachikaze-class is longer at 143.0 meters compared to the Kotlin-class's 126.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Kotlin-class and Tachikaze-class have?
The Kotlin-class has a larger crew complement of 284 compared to the Tachikaze-class's 250 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kotlin-class or Tachikaze-class?
The Kotlin-class has been built in greater numbers with 27 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Tachikaze-class.