DD-963 Spruance vs Type 051B
The DD-963 Spruance and the Type 051B are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 8,170 tons for the DD-963 Spruance vs 6,096 tons for the Type 051B. The DD-963 Spruance reaches 32 knots vs 29 knots for the Type 051B. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the DD-963 Spruance vs 4,500 for the Type 051B. The DD-963 Spruance carries a crew of 334 vs 250 for the Type 051B. The DD-963 Spruance was produced in 31 units vs 1 for the Type 051B. The DD-963 Spruance was commissioned in 1975, 23 years before the Type 051B (1998).
| 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 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 | 6,096 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 14 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 154.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 16.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 250 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Combined diesel or gas: 2 × Ukrainian gas turbines (35.7 MW), 2 × MTU 1163 TB 83 diesel engines (6.5 MW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Type 051B-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has greater displacement at 8,170 tons compared to the Type 051B-class's 6,096 tons.
Which is faster, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Type 051B-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Type 051B-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Type 051B-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 051B-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Type 051B-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class is longer at 172.0 meters compared to the Type 051B-class's 154.0 meters.
How many crew members do the DD-963 Spruance-class and Type 051B-class have?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a larger crew complement of 334 compared to the Type 051B-class's 250 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Type 051B-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 051B-class.