Kotlin vs Takanami

Overview

The Kotlin and the Takanami are both Destroyer classes.

Displacement is 2,662 tons for the Kotlin vs 4,725 tons for the Takanami. The Kotlin reaches 38 knots vs 30 knots for the Takanami. The Kotlin carries a crew of 284 vs 175 for the Takanami.

The Kotlin was produced in 27 units vs 5 for the Takanami. The Kotlin was commissioned in 1955, 48 years before the Takanami (2003).

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 2003, displaces 4,725 tons and utilizes two shafts.
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Destroyer
Type General-purpose destroyer
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Year introduced 2003
Number built 5 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 2,662 tons
Maximum speed 38.0 knots
Length 126.1 m
Beam 12.7 m
Crew 284
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 4,725 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots
Length 151.0 m
Beam 17.4 m
Crew 175
Propulsion 2 × Ishikawajima Harima LM-2500 gas turbines, 2 × Kawasaki Rolls-Royce Spey SM1C gas turbines, 60,000 shp (45 MW), 2 shafts
Armament
  • 1 × Otobreda 127 mm/54 gun
  • 2 × missile canister up to 8 Type 90 (SSM-1B)
  • 2 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 × Type 68 triple torpedo tubes
  • VLS Mk 41 (32 cells)
  • Evolved Sea Sparrow SAM
  • RUM-139 VL ASROC

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kotlin-class or Takanami-class?
The Takanami-class has greater displacement at 4,725 tons compared to the Kotlin-class's 2,662 tons.
Which is faster, the Kotlin-class or Takanami-class?
The Kotlin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Takanami-class's 30 knots.
Which is longer, the Kotlin-class or Takanami-class?
The Takanami-class is longer at 151.0 meters compared to the Kotlin-class's 126.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Kotlin-class and Takanami-class have?
The Kotlin-class has a larger crew complement of 284 compared to the Takanami-class's 175 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kotlin-class or Takanami-class?
The Kotlin-class has been built in greater numbers with 27 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Takanami-class.