DD-963 Spruance vs Tachikaze

The DD-963 Spruance and the Tachikaze are both Destroyer classes. The DD-963 Spruance displaces 8,170 tons — 2.1x the Tachikaze's 3,910 tons. The DD-963 Spruance reaches 32 knots vs 32 knots for the Tachikaze. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the DD-963 Spruance vs 7,000 for the Tachikaze. The DD-963 Spruance carries a crew of 334 vs 250 for the Tachikaze. The DD-963 Spruance was produced in 31 units vs 3 for the Tachikaze. The DD-963 Spruance was commissioned in 1975, 1 years before the Tachikaze (1976).

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
Japanese destroyer, 3,910 tons displacement, utilized steam turbines for propulsion.
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Destroyer
Type Guided-missile destroyer
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Year introduced 1976
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price NA
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)
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 3,910 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots
Range 7,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 143.0 m
Beam 14.3 m
Crew 250
Propulsion 2 × Mitsubishi steam turbines, 60,000 hp (45,000 kW), 2 shafts
Armament
  • 2 × 5"/54 caliber Mark 42 gun
  • 2 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 1 × Mk 13 missile launcher (for the Standard-MR SAM)
  • 8 × Boeing Harpoon SSM
  • 1 × Type 74 launcher for the ASROC
  • 2 × HOS-301 triple 324 mm (12.8 in) torpedo tubes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Tachikaze-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has greater displacement at 8,170 tons compared to the Tachikaze-class's 3,910 tons.
Which is faster, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Tachikaze-class?
The Tachikaze-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the DD-963 Spruance-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Tachikaze-class?
The Tachikaze-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the DD-963 Spruance-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Tachikaze-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class is longer at 172.0 meters compared to the Tachikaze-class's 143.0 meters.
How many crew members do the DD-963 Spruance-class and Tachikaze-class have?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a larger crew complement of 334 compared to the Tachikaze-class's 250 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Tachikaze-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Tachikaze-class.