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Admiral Kuznetsov vs Kiev

Admiral Kuznetsov vs Kiev at a glance — displacement 58,600 vs 45,000 tons, length 305 vs 273 m, speed 29 vs 32 knots, crew 1,690 vs 1,200.

Specifications
Admiral Kuznetsov Kiev
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Type Aircraft carrier Aircraft cruiser
Manufacturer Nikolayev South Chernomorsky Shipyard 444
Year introduced 1991 1975
Number built 2 units 4 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 58,600 tons 45,000 tons
Maximum speed 29.0 knots 32.0 knots
Range 8,500 nm at 18 knots 13,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 305.0 m 273.0 m
Beam 72.0 m 53.0 m
Crew 1,690 1,200
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Admiral Kuznetsov Kiev
Armament
  • 6 × AK-630 CIWS
  • 8 × CADS-N-1 Kashtan CIWS
  • 12 × P-700 Granit SSM
  • 24 × 8-cell 3K95 Kinzhal SAM VLS
  • RBU-12000 UDAV-1 ASW rocket launchers
  • 80 to 200 surface-to-air missiles
  • 2 dual-purpose guns
  • 8 close-in weapons systems
  • 10 torpedo tubes
  • P-500 Bazalt SSM launchers
  • M-11 Shtorm SAM launchers
  • 4K33 Osa-M launchers
  • RPK-1 Vikhr nuclear depth charge launcher
  • RBU-6000 antisubmarine rocket launchers
Propulsion Steam turbines, 8 turbo-pressurised boilers, 4 shafts, 200,000 hp (150 MW) 8 turbopressurized boilers, 4 steam turbines (200,000 shp (150,000 kW)), four shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Kiev-class?
The Admiral Kuznetsov-class has greater displacement at 58,600 tons compared to the Kiev-class's 45,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Kiev-class?
The Kiev-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Admiral Kuznetsov-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Kiev-class?
The Kiev-class has a longer range at 13,000 nautical miles compared to the Admiral Kuznetsov-class's 8,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Kiev-class?
The Admiral Kuznetsov-class is longer at 305.0 meters compared to the Kiev-class's 273.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Admiral Kuznetsov-class and Kiev-class have?
The Admiral Kuznetsov-class has a larger crew complement of 1,690 compared to the Kiev-class's 1,200 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Kiev-class?
The Kiev-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Admiral Kuznetsov-class.