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Tachikaze vs Type 051

Overview

The Tachikaze and the Type 051 are both Destroyer classes.

Displacement is 3,910 tons for the Tachikaze vs 3,670 tons for the Type 051. The Tachikaze reaches 32 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 051. Operational range is 7,000 nautical miles for the Tachikaze vs 2,970 for the Type 051. The Tachikaze carries a crew of 250 vs 280 for the Type 051.

The Tachikaze was produced in 3 units vs 17 for the Type 051. The Tachikaze was commissioned in 1976, 5 years after the Type 051 (1971).

Japanese destroyer, 3,910 tons displacement, utilized steam turbines for propulsion.
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Destroyer
Type Guided-missile destroyer
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Year introduced 1976
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price NA
Chinese destroyer, introduced in 1971, displaced 3,670 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Destroyer
Type Guided-missile destroyer
Manufacturer Luda Shipyard
Year introduced 1971
Number built 17 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 3,910 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots
Range 7,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 143.0 m
Beam 14.3 m
Crew 250
Propulsion 2 × Mitsubishi steam turbines, 60,000 hp (45,000 kW), 2 shafts
Armament
  • 2 × 5"/54 caliber Mark 42 gun
  • 2 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 1 × Mk 13 missile launcher (for the Standard-MR SAM)
  • 8 × Boeing Harpoon SSM
  • 1 × Type 74 launcher for the ASROC
  • 2 × HOS-301 triple 324 mm (12.8 in) torpedo tubes
Displacement 3,670 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots
Range 2,970 nm at 15 knots
Length 132.0 m
Beam 12.8 m
Crew 280
Propulsion 2 steam turbines, 72,000 shp (53,700 kW)
Armament
  • 2 × 3 HY-1 anti-ship missiles
  • 4 × 4 YJ-83 anti-ship cruise missiles
  • 8 × HQ-7 surface-to-air missiles + 16 spare
  • 2 × 2 Type 76 twin 130 mm dual purpose guns
  • 2 × 2 Type 79 100 mm naval guns
  • 4 × 2 Type 76 twin 37 mm naval guns
  • 4 × 2 Type 66 twin 57 mm guns
  • 4 × 2 Type 61 25 mm AAA guns
  • 2 × 12 Type 75 anti-submarine rocket systems
  • 2 × 3 324 mm anti-submarine torpedo tubes
  • 4 × Type 64 depth charges
  • 38 naval mines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Tachikaze-class or Type 051-class?
The Tachikaze-class has greater displacement at 3,910 tons compared to the Type 051-class's 3,670 tons.
Which is faster, the Tachikaze-class or Type 051-class?
The Type 051-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Tachikaze-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Tachikaze-class or Type 051-class?
The Tachikaze-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 051-class's 2,970 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Tachikaze-class or Type 051-class?
The Tachikaze-class is longer at 143.0 meters compared to the Type 051-class's 132.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Tachikaze-class and Type 051-class have?
The Type 051-class has a larger crew complement of 280 compared to the Tachikaze-class's 250 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tachikaze-class or Type 051-class?
The Type 051-class has been built in greater numbers with 17 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Tachikaze-class.