DD-963 Spruance vs Type 052C
Overview
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 |
| 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 | 7,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 155.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 280 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined diesel or gas (CODOG): 2 × DA80 gas turbines (35.7 MW each) and 2 × MTU 20V 956TB92 diesels (6 MW each) |
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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.