Murasame vs Takanami

Japanese general-purpose destroyer, introduced in 1996, displaces 6,200 tons.
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Destroyer
Type General-purpose destroyer
Manufacturer Ishikawajima-Harima HI
Year introduced 1996
Number built 9 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 6,200 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots â—‰
Length 151.0 m â—‰
Beam 17.4 m â—‰
Crew 165 â—‰
Propulsion 2 × IHI-GE LM2500 gas turbines, 2 × KHI-RR SM1C gas turbines, 60,000 shp (45 MW), 2 shafts, cp props
Armament
  • 1 × OTO Melara 76 mm gun
  • 2 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 8 × Type-90 SSM-1B Anti-ship missile
  • 2 × triple 324 mm torpedo tubes
  • 16-cell Mk 48 VLS with Evolved Sea Sparrow SAM
  • 16-cell Mk 41 VLS with VL-ASROC
Displacement 4,725 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots â—‰
Length 151.0 m â—‰
Beam 17.4 m â—‰
Crew 175 â—‰
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 Murasame-class or Takanami-class?
The Murasame-class has greater displacement at 6,200 tons compared to the Takanami-class's 4,725 tons.
Which is faster, the Murasame-class or Takanami-class?
The Takanami-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Murasame-class's 30 knots.
Which is longer, the Murasame-class or Takanami-class?
The Takanami-class is longer at 151.0 meters compared to the Murasame-class's 151.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Murasame-class and Takanami-class have?
The Takanami-class has a larger crew complement of 175 compared to the Murasame-class's 165 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Murasame-class or Takanami-class?
The Murasame-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Takanami-class.