Leander vs DD-963 Spruance
The Leander and the DD-963 Spruance are both Destroyer classes. The DD-963 Spruance displaces 8,170 tons — 3.5x the Leander's 2,350 tons. The Leander reaches 27 knots vs 32 knots for the DD-963 Spruance. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Leander vs 6,000 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Leander carries a crew of 260 vs 334 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Leander was produced in 26 units vs 31 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Leander was commissioned in 1963, 12 years before the DD-963 Spruance (1975).
| British frigate, introduced in 1963, displaced 2,350 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Harland & Wolff Ltd |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number built | 26 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| American destroyer, introduced in 1975, propelled by four gas turbines generating 80,000 shaft horsepower. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number built | 31 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 2,350 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 113.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 260 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 Babcock & Wilcox oil-fired boilers, geared steam turbines, 22,370 kilowatts (30,000 hp), 2 shafts |
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| Displacement | 8,170 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 172.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 334 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 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 Leander-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has greater displacement at 8,170 tons compared to the Leander-class's 2,350 tons.
Which is faster, the Leander-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Leander-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Leander-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Leander-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Leander-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class is longer at 172.0 meters compared to the Leander-class's 113.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Leander-class and DD-963 Spruance-class have?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a larger crew complement of 334 compared to the Leander-class's 260 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leander-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 26 vessels of the Leander-class.