DD-963 Spruance vs Sheffield

The DD-963 Spruance and the Sheffield are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 8,170 tons for the DD-963 Spruance vs 4,200 tons for the Sheffield. The DD-963 Spruance reaches 32 knots vs 30 knots for the Sheffield. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the DD-963 Spruance vs 4,200 for the Sheffield. The DD-963 Spruance carries a crew of 334 vs 253 for the Sheffield. The DD-963 Spruance was produced in 31 units vs 16 for the Sheffield.

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
British guided-missile destroyer, introduced in 1975, utilized a COGOG propulsion system.
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Destroyer
Type Guided-missile destroyer
Manufacturer Vickers
Year introduced 1975
Number built 16 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 8,170 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots â—‰
Range 6,000 nm at 20 knots â—‰
Length 172.0 m â—‰
Beam 17.0 m â—‰
Crew 334 â—‰
Propulsion 4 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 80,000 shp (60 MW)
Armament
  • 2 × 5 in (127 mm) 54 caliber Mark 45 dual purpose guns
  • 2 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS Mark 15 guns
  • 1 × 8 cell ASROC launcher (removed)
  • 1 × 8 cell NATO Sea Sparrow Mark 29 missile launcher
  • 2 × quadruple Harpoon missile canisters
  • 2 × Mark 32 triple 12.75 in (324 mm) torpedo tubes (Mk 46 torpedoes)
  • 1 × 61 cell Mk 41 VLS launcher for Tomahawk missiles
Displacement 4,200 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,200 nm at 18 knots â—‰
Length 125.6 m â—‰
Beam 14.3 m â—‰
Crew 253 â—‰
Propulsion 2 shafts COGOG; 2 × Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B high-speed gas turbines (50,000 shp); 2 × Rolls-Royce Tyne RM1C cruise gas turbines (5,340 shp)
Armament
  • 1 × twin launcher for GWS-30 Sea Dart missiles
  • 1 × 4.5 inch Mark 8 naval gun
  • 2 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 × Oerlikon / BMARC 20 mm cannon
  • 4 × MM38 Exocet anti-ship missile launchers
  • 2 × STWS II triple anti-submarine torpedo tubes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Sheffield-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has greater displacement at 8,170 tons compared to the Sheffield-class's 4,200 tons.
Which is faster, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Sheffield-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Sheffield-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Sheffield-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Sheffield-class's 4,200 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Sheffield-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class is longer at 172.0 meters compared to the Sheffield-class's 125.6 meters.
How many crew members do the DD-963 Spruance-class and Sheffield-class have?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a larger crew complement of 334 compared to the Sheffield-class's 253 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Sheffield-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 16 vessels of the Sheffield-class.