Andrea Doria vs Leahy
Overview
The Andrea Doria and the Leahy are both Cruiser classes.
Displacement is 6,500 tons for the Andrea Doria vs 7,800 tons for the Leahy. The Andrea Doria reaches 31 knots vs 32 knots for the Leahy. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Andrea Doria vs 8,000 for the Leahy.
The Andrea Doria was produced in 2 units vs 9 for the Leahy. The Andrea Doria was commissioned in 1964, 2 years after the Leahy (1962).
| Italian helicopter cruiser, 6,500 tons displacement, introduced in 1964 and propelled by geared turbines. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Type | Helicopter cruiser |
| Manufacturer | Navalmeccania |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| United States cruiser, introduced in 1962, propelled by two steam turbines providing 85,000 shp. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Type | Guided-missile cruiser |
| Manufacturer | Bath Iron Works |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number built | 9 units |
| Estimated unit price | $36 million |
| Displacement | 6,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 31.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 149.3 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 485 |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft geared turbines, 4 Foster Wheeler boilers, 60,000 hp (45,000 kW) |
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| Displacement | 7,800 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 162.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | -- |
| Propulsion | 2 × steam turbines providing 85,000 shp (63 MW); 2 shafts; 4 × boilers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Andrea Doria-class or Leahy-class?
The Leahy-class has greater displacement at 7,800 tons compared to the Andrea Doria-class's 6,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Andrea Doria-class or Leahy-class?
The Leahy-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Andrea Doria-class's 31 knots.
Which has longer range, the Andrea Doria-class or Leahy-class?
The Leahy-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Andrea Doria-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Andrea Doria-class or Leahy-class?
The Leahy-class is longer at 162.0 meters compared to the Andrea Doria-class's 149.3 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Andrea Doria-class or Leahy-class?
The Leahy-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Andrea Doria-class.