Charles F. Adams vs Yamagumo

Overview

The Charles F. Adams and the Yamagumo are both Destroyer classes.

The Charles F. Adams displaces 4,526 tons β€” 2.2x the Yamagumo's 2,050 tons. The Charles F. Adams reaches 33 knots vs 28 knots for the Yamagumo. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Charles F. Adams vs 6,000 for the Yamagumo. The Charles F. Adams carries a crew of 333 vs 210 for the Yamagumo.

The Charles F. Adams was produced in 29 units vs 6 for the Yamagumo. The Charles F. Adams was commissioned in 1960, 6 years before the Yamagumo (1966).

American guided-missile destroyer, 4,526 tons displacement, introduced in 1960 and built in 29 units.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Destroyer
Type Guided-missile destroyer
Manufacturer Bath Iron Works
Year introduced 1960
Number built 29 units
Estimated unit price NA
Japanese destroyer, introduced in 1966, utilized 26,000 bhp diesel engines.
Origin πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
Category Destroyer
Type Destroyer
Manufacturer Sumitomo Heavy Industries
Year introduced 1966
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 4,526 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 33.0 knots β—‰
Range 4,500 nm at 20 knots β—‰
Length 133.0 m β—‰
Beam 14.0 m β—‰
Crew 333 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Γ— steam turbines providing 70,000 shp (52,000 kW); 2 shafts; 4 Γ— 1,275 psi (8,790 kPa) boilers
Armament
  • 1 Mk 11 or Mk 13 missile launcher for RIM-24 Tartar SAM, RIM-66 Standard (SM-1), and Harpoon anti-ship missile
  • 2 Γ— 5-inch (127 mm)/54 caliber Mark 42 guns
  • 1 Γ— RUR-5 ASROC launcher
  • 2 Γ— Mark 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes (6 torpedoes)
Displacement 2,050 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 28.0 knots β—‰
Range 6,000 nm at 20 knots β—‰
Length 114.0 m β—‰
Beam 11.8 m β—‰
Crew 210 β—‰
Propulsion 4 Γ— Mitsui 1228 V3 BU-38V diesels, 2 Γ— Mitsui 1628 V3 BU-38V diesels, 2 shafts, 26,000 bhp
Armament
  • 4 Γ— Mk.33 3"/50 caliber guns
  • 1 Γ— ASROC anti-submarine rocket system
  • 1 Γ— 4 Bofors 375 mm (15 in) ASW rocket launcher
  • 2 Γ— HOS-301 triple 324 mm (12.8 in) torpedo tubes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Charles F. Adams-class or Yamagumo-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class has greater displacement at 4,526 tons compared to the Yamagumo-class's 2,050 tons.
Which is faster, the Charles F. Adams-class or Yamagumo-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Yamagumo-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Charles F. Adams-class or Yamagumo-class?
The Yamagumo-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Charles F. Adams-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Charles F. Adams-class or Yamagumo-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class is longer at 133.0 meters compared to the Yamagumo-class's 114.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Charles F. Adams-class and Yamagumo-class have?
The Charles F. Adams-class has a larger crew complement of 333 compared to the Yamagumo-class's 210 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Charles F. Adams-class or Yamagumo-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class has been built in greater numbers with 29 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Yamagumo-class.