DD-963 Spruance vs Takanami

Overview

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

Displacement is 8,170 tons for the DD-963 Spruance vs 4,725 tons for the Takanami. The DD-963 Spruance reaches 32 knots vs 30 knots for the Takanami. The DD-963 Spruance carries a crew of 334 vs 175 for the Takanami.

The DD-963 Spruance was produced in 31 units vs 5 for the Takanami. The DD-963 Spruance was commissioned in 1975, 28 years before the Takanami (2003).

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
Japanese destroyer, introduced in 2003, displaces 4,725 tons and utilizes two shafts.
Origin πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
Category Destroyer
Type General-purpose destroyer
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Year introduced 2003
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
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 4,725 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots β—‰
Range NA
Length 151.0 m β—‰
Beam 17.4 m β—‰
Crew 175 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Γ— Ishikawajima Harima LM-2500 gas turbines, 2 Γ— Kawasaki Rolls-Royce Spey SM1C gas turbines, 60,000 shp (45 MW), 2 shafts
Armament
  • 1 Γ— Otobreda 127 mm/54 gun
  • 2 Γ— missile canister up to 8 Type 90 (SSM-1B)
  • 2 Γ— 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 Γ— Type 68 triple torpedo tubes
  • VLS Mk 41 (32 cells)
  • Evolved Sea Sparrow SAM
  • RUM-139 VL ASROC

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Takanami-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has greater displacement at 8,170 tons compared to the Takanami-class's 4,725 tons.
Which is faster, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Takanami-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Takanami-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Takanami-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Takanami-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Takanami-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class is longer at 172.0 meters compared to the Takanami-class's 151.0 meters.
How many crew members do the DD-963 Spruance-class and Takanami-class have?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a larger crew complement of 334 compared to the Takanami-class's 175 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Takanami-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Takanami-class.