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) |
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| 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) |
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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.