Admiral Kuznetsov vs Kresta I & II
The Admiral Kuznetsov and the Kresta I & II are both Cruiser classes. The Admiral Kuznetsov displaces 58,600 tons — 7.8x the Kresta I & II's 7,535 tons. The Admiral Kuznetsov reaches 29 knots vs 34 knots for the Kresta I & II. Operational range is 8,500 nautical miles for the Admiral Kuznetsov vs 10,500 for the Kresta I & II. The Admiral Kuznetsov carries a crew of 1,690 vs 380 for the Kresta I & II. The Admiral Kuznetsov was produced in 2 units vs 10 for the Kresta I & II. The Admiral Kuznetsov was commissioned in 1991, 22 years after the Kresta I & II (1969).
| Russian aircraft carrier, introduced in 1991, achieves a speed of 29.0 knots using steam turbine propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Nikolayev South |
| Year introduced | 1991 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 58,600 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,500 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 305.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 72.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 1,690 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Steam turbines, 8 turbo-pressurised boilers, 4 shafts, 200,000 hp (150 MW) |
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| Displacement | 7,535 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 34.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 10,500 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 159.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 380 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft steam turbines, 4 boilers, 91,000–100,000 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The Admiral Kuznetsov-class has greater displacement at 58,600 tons compared to the Kresta I & II-class's 7,535 tons.
Which is faster, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The Kresta I & II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Admiral Kuznetsov-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The Kresta I & II-class has a longer range at 10,500 nautical miles compared to the Admiral Kuznetsov-class's 8,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The Admiral Kuznetsov-class is longer at 305.0 meters compared to the Kresta I & II-class's 159.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Admiral Kuznetsov-class and Kresta I & II-class have?
The Admiral Kuznetsov-class has a larger crew complement of 1,690 compared to the Kresta I & II-class's 380 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The Kresta I & II-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Admiral Kuznetsov-class.