DD-963 Spruance vs Type 052B

Overview

The DD-963 Spruance and the Type 052B are both Destroyer classes.

Displacement is 8,170 tons for the DD-963 Spruance vs 7,000 tons for the Type 052B. The DD-963 Spruance reaches 32 knots vs 29 knots for the Type 052B. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the DD-963 Spruance vs 4,500 for the Type 052B. The DD-963 Spruance carries a crew of 334 vs 280 for the Type 052B.

The DD-963 Spruance was produced in 31 units vs 20 for the Type 052B. The DD-963 Spruance was commissioned in 1975, 29 years before the Type 052B (2004).

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
Chinese destroyer, 7,000 tons displacement, uses combined diesel or gas propulsion.
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Destroyer
Type Guided-missile destroyer
Manufacturer Jiangnan Shipyard
Year introduced 2004
Number built 20 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 8,170 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots β—‰
Range 6,000 nm at 20 knots β—‰
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 7,000 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 29.0 knots β—‰
Range 4,500 nm at 14 knots β—‰
Length 155.0 m β—‰
Beam 17.0 m β—‰
Crew 280 β—‰
Propulsion Combined diesel or gas: 2 Γ— DA80 gas turbines (35.7 MW), 2 Γ— MTU 1163 TB 83 diesel engines (10 MW)
Armament
  • 16 Γ— YJ-83 anti-ship missiles
  • 2 Γ— Shtil-1 single-arm surface-to-air missile launchers (total 48 missiles)
  • 1 Γ— H/PJ87 100 mm main gun
  • 2 Γ— Type 730 CIWS
  • 4 Γ— multiple rocket launchers
  • 2 Γ— triple B515 324mm antisubmarine torpedo tubes (Yu-7)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Type 052B-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has greater displacement at 8,170 tons compared to the Type 052B-class's 7,000 tons.
Which is faster, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Type 052B-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Type 052B-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Type 052B-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 052B-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Type 052B-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class is longer at 172.0 meters compared to the Type 052B-class's 155.0 meters.
How many crew members do the DD-963 Spruance-class and Type 052B-class have?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a larger crew complement of 334 compared to the Type 052B-class's 280 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Type 052B-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 20 vessels of the Type 052B-class.