Izumo vs Shirane
| Japanese helicopter-carrying destroyer, introduced in 2015, has a displacement of 19,500 tons and a length of 248 meters. | |
| Origin | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Helicopter-carrying destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Japan Marine United |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1,500 million |
| Displacement | 19,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 248.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 38.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 520 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | COGAG, two shafts; 4 × GE/IHI LM2500IEC gas turbine with a power of 112,100 hp (83,600 kW) |
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| Displacement | 5,200 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 31.0 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 159.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 17.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 350 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × IHI boilers, 2 × turbines, 2 shafts, 70,000 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Izumo-class or Shirane-class?
The Izumo-class has greater displacement at 19,500 tons compared to the Shirane-class's 5,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Izumo-class or Shirane-class?
The Shirane-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Izumo-class's 30 knots.
Which is longer, the Izumo-class or Shirane-class?
The Izumo-class is longer at 248.0 meters compared to the Shirane-class's 159.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Izumo-class and Shirane-class have?
The Izumo-class has a larger crew complement of 520 compared to the Shirane-class's 350 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Izumo-class or Shirane-class?
Both the Izumo-class and Shirane-class have been built in equal numbers with 2 vessels each.