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 |
| 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) |
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| 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 |
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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.