DD-963 Spruance vs Type 052C

The DD-963 Spruance and the Type 052C are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 8,170 tons for the DD-963 Spruance vs 7,000 tons for the Type 052C. The DD-963 Spruance reaches 32 knots vs 29 knots for the Type 052C. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the DD-963 Spruance vs 4,500 for the Type 052C. The DD-963 Spruance carries a crew of 334 vs 280 for the Type 052C. The DD-963 Spruance was produced in 31 units vs 6 for the Type 052C. The DD-963 Spruance was commissioned in 1975, 29 years before the Type 052C (2004).

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
Chinese guided-missile destroyer, 7,000 tons displacement, entered service in 2004.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Destroyer
Type Guided-missile destroyer
Manufacturer Jiangnan Shipyard
Year introduced 2004
Number built 6 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)
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 7,000 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 29.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,500 nm at 15 knots â—‰
Length 155.0 m â—‰
Beam 17.0 m â—‰
Crew 280 â—‰
Propulsion Combined diesel or gas (CODOG): 2 × DA80 gas turbines (35.7 MW each) and 2 × MTU 20V 956TB92 diesels (6 MW each)
Armament
  • 48 HHQ-9 surface-to-air missiles
  • 8 YJ-62 anti-ship cruise missiles
  • 1 × 100 mm H/PJ-87 gun
  • 2 × 30mm Type 730 close-in weapons systems
  • 6 × torpedo tubes
  • 4 × multiple rocket launchers

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Frequently Asked Questions

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