DD-963 Spruance vs Rajput

Overview

The DD-963 Spruance and the Rajput are both Destroyer classes.

Displacement is 8,170 tons for the DD-963 Spruance vs 4,974 tons for the Rajput. The DD-963 Spruance reaches 32 knots vs 35 knots for the Rajput. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the DD-963 Spruance vs 4,500 for the Rajput. The DD-963 Spruance carries a crew of 334 vs 320 for the Rajput.

The DD-963 Spruance was produced in 31 units vs 5 for the Rajput. The DD-963 Spruance was commissioned in 1975, 5 years before the Rajput (1980).

American destroyer, introduced in 1975, propelled by four gas turbines generating 80,000 shaft horsepower.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Destroyer
Type Destroyer
Manufacturer Ingalls Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1975
Number built 31 units
Estimated unit price NA
Indian destroyer, introduced in 1980, uses Zorya-Mashproekt gas turbines for propulsion.
Origin πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Destroyer
Type Guided missile destroyer
Manufacturer 61 Kommunara Shipbuilding Plant
Year introduced 1980
Number built 5 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 8,170 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots β—‰
Range 6,000 nm at 20 knots β—‰
Length 172.0 m β—‰
Beam 17.0 m β—‰
Crew 334 β—‰
Propulsion 4 Γ— General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 80,000 shp (60 MW)
Armament
  • 2 Γ— 5 in (127 mm) 54 caliber Mark 45 dual purpose guns
  • 2 Γ— 20 mm Phalanx CIWS Mark 15 guns
  • 1 Γ— 8 cell ASROC launcher (removed)
  • 1 Γ— 8 cell NATO Sea Sparrow Mark 29 missile launcher
  • 2 Γ— quadruple Harpoon missile canisters
  • 2 Γ— Mark 32 triple 12.75 in (324 mm) torpedo tubes (Mk 46 torpedoes)
  • 1 Γ— 61 cell Mk 41 VLS launcher for Tomahawk missiles
Displacement 4,974 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 35.0 knots β—‰
Range 4,500 nm at 2600 knots β—‰
Length 146.5 m β—‰
Beam 15.8 m β—‰
Crew 320 β—‰
Propulsion 4 Γ— Zorya-Mashproekt M3E gas turbines in COGAG, 72,000 hp (54,000 kW); 2 shafts
Armament
  • 8 Γ— BrahMos (inclined launchers)
  • 8 Γ— BrahMos aft VLS
  • 4 Γ— SS-N-2D Styx AShM
  • 2 Γ— S-125M twin arm launcher
  • 2 Γ— 8 VL-SRSAM
  • 2 Γ— 8 Barak VLS
  • 1 Γ— AK-726 twin 3" naval gun
  • 1 Γ— OTO Melara 76 mm naval gun
  • 4 Γ— 30 mm AK-630M CIWS
  • 1 Γ— 533 mm PTA 533 quintuple torpedo tube launcher
  • 2 Γ— RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launcher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Rajput-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has greater displacement at 8,170 tons compared to the Rajput-class's 4,974 tons.
Which is faster, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Rajput-class?
The Rajput-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the DD-963 Spruance-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Rajput-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Rajput-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Rajput-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class is longer at 172.0 meters compared to the Rajput-class's 146.5 meters.
How many crew members do the DD-963 Spruance-class and Rajput-class have?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a larger crew complement of 334 compared to the Rajput-class's 320 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Rajput-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Rajput-class.