Hyuga vs Shirane
Overview
The Hyuga and the Shirane are both Destroyer classes.
The Hyuga displaces 19,000 tons — 3.7x the Shirane's 5,200 tons. The Hyuga reaches 30 knots vs 31 knots for the Shirane. The Hyuga carries a crew of 360 vs 350 for the Shirane.
The Hyuga was produced in 2 units vs 2 for the Shirane. The Hyuga was commissioned in 2009, 29 years after the Shirane (1980).
| Displacement | 19,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Length | 197.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 33.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 360 ◉ |
| Propulsion | COGAG, 4 Ishikawajima Harima/ General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines, 100,000 shaft horsepower (75 MW) |
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| Displacement | 5,200 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 31.0 knots ◉ |
| Length | 159.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 350 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × IHI boilers, 2 × turbines, 2 shafts, 70,000 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Hyuga-class or Shirane-class?
The Hyuga-class has greater displacement at 19,000 tons compared to the Shirane-class's 5,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Hyuga-class or Shirane-class?
The Shirane-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Hyuga-class's 30 knots.
Which is longer, the Hyuga-class or Shirane-class?
The Hyuga-class is longer at 197.0 meters compared to the Shirane-class's 159.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Hyuga-class and Shirane-class have?
The Hyuga-class has a larger crew complement of 360 compared to the Shirane-class's 350 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hyuga-class or Shirane-class?
Both the Hyuga-class and Shirane-class have been built in equal numbers with 2 vessels each.