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Andrea Doria vs Kresta I & II

Andrea Doria vs Kresta I & II at a glance — displacement 6,500 vs 7,535 tons, length 149 vs 159 m, speed 31 vs 34 knots, crew 485 vs 380.

Specifications
Andrea Doria Kresta I & II
Origin 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Cruiser Cruiser
Type Helicopter cruiser Guided-missile cruiser
Manufacturer Navalmeccania Zhdanov Shipyard
Year introduced 1964 1969
Number built 2 units 10 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 6,500 tons 7,535 tons
Maximum speed 31.0 knots 34.0 knots
Range 6,000 nm at 20 knots 10,500 nm at 14 knots
Length 149.3 m 159.0 m
Beam 17.3 m 17.0 m
Crew 485 380
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Andrea Doria Kresta I & II
Armament
  • 1 × Mk 10 twin-arm launcher with 40 RIM-2 Terrier SAM
  • 8 × Oto Melara 76 mm/62 MMI gun
  • 2 × 324 mm triple torpedo tubes (with 12 Mk 46 torpedoes + 18 Mk 46 torpedoes for helos)
  • 2 × quad SS-N-14 'Silex' anti-submarine missiles
  • 2 × twin SA-N-3 'Goblet' surface-to-air missile launchers (72 missiles)
  • 2 × twin 57-mm/70-cal AK-725 anti-aircraft guns
  • 4 × 30mm AK-630 CIWS
  • 2 × quintuple 533mm torpedo tubes
  • 2 x RBU-6000 12-barrel anti-submarine rocket launchers
  • 2 x RBU-1000 6-barrel anti-submarine rocket launchers
Propulsion 2 shaft geared turbines, 4 Foster Wheeler boilers, 60,000 hp (45,000 kW) 2 shaft steam turbines, 4 boilers, 91,000–100,000 shp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Andrea Doria-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The Kresta I & II-class has greater displacement at 7,535 tons compared to the Andrea Doria-class's 6,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Andrea Doria-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The Kresta I & II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Andrea Doria-class's 31 knots.
Which has longer range, the Andrea Doria-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The Kresta I & II-class has a longer range at 10,500 nautical miles compared to the Andrea Doria-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Andrea Doria-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The Kresta I & II-class is longer at 159.0 meters compared to the Andrea Doria-class's 149.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Andrea Doria-class and Kresta I & II-class have?
The Andrea Doria-class has a larger crew complement of 485 compared to the Kresta I & II-class's 380 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Andrea Doria-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 Andrea Doria-class.