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CharlesF.Adams-classdestroyer

Destroyers · United States · 1959
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CharlesF.Adams-classdestroyer

Charles F. Adams-class destroyer
Charles F. Adams-class destroyer Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Air Defence
70
ASW Capability
65
Sensors
60
Survivability
70
Versatility
80
Endurance
75
Aviation
50
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin United States
ManufacturerBath Iron Works
CategoryDestroyers
EraEarly Cold War
In service1959–1967
Operators2 countries
Quantity29
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
69
Destroyers MASS Rating
1/45
Early Cold War
49/478
All-Time
Destroyers · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Air Defence
70
ASW Capability
65
Sensors
60
Survivability
70
Versatility
80
Endurance
75
Aviation
50
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the destroyers category.
01 / Overview
Charles F. Adams-class destroyer
Category
Prime contractor
Production
1959–1967
Quantity
29
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
DESTROYERS · EARLY COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
69
destroyers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the destroyers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Propulsion2MOD.2
  • Top Speed33 kn
  • Range4,500
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1959Production started
  2. 1967Production ended
67
years in service
8
years in production
29
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Charles F. Adams-class destroyer 1959
// DERIVATIVES
05 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📚 Sources
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