DD-963 Spruance vs Type 055
Overview
The DD-963 Spruance and the Type 055 are both Destroyer classes.
Displacement is 8,170 tons for the DD-963 Spruance vs 13,000 tons for the Type 055. The DD-963 Spruance reaches 32 knots vs 30 knots for the Type 055. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the DD-963 Spruance vs 5,000 for the Type 055. The DD-963 Spruance carries a crew of 334 vs 300 for the Type 055.
The DD-963 Spruance was produced in 31 units vs 8 for the Type 055. The DD-963 Spruance was commissioned in 1975, 45 years before the Type 055 (2020).
| 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) |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 13,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 180.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 300 ◉ |
| Propulsion | COGAG 4 × QC-280 gas turbines (28 MW (38,000 hp) each) Total: 112 MW (150,000 shp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Type 055-class?
The Type 055-class has greater displacement at 13,000 tons compared to the DD-963 Spruance-class's 8,170 tons.
Which is faster, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Type 055-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Type 055-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Type 055-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 055-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Type 055-class?
The Type 055-class is longer at 180.0 meters compared to the DD-963 Spruance-class's 172.0 meters.
How many crew members do the DD-963 Spruance-class and Type 055-class have?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a larger crew complement of 334 compared to the Type 055-class's 300 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DD-963 Spruance-class or Type 055-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Type 055-class.