Arleigh Burke vs Kolkata
The Arleigh Burke and the Kolkata are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 9,900 tons for the Arleigh Burke vs 7,400 tons for the Kolkata. The Arleigh Burke reaches 31 knots vs 30 knots for the Kolkata. Operational range is 4,400 nautical miles for the Arleigh Burke vs 6,000 for the Kolkata. The Arleigh Burke carries a crew of 323 vs 300 for the Kolkata. The Arleigh Burke was produced in 78 units vs 3 for the Kolkata. Cost per hull is $2,200M for the Arleigh Burke vs $730M for the Kolkata. The Arleigh Burke was commissioned in 1991, 23 years before the Kolkata (2014).
| American guided-missile destroyer, 9,900 tons displacement, entered service in 1991. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Guided-missile destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1991 |
| Number built | 78 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2,200 million |
| Displacement | 9,900 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 31.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,400 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 155.3 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 20.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 323 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines each generating 26,250 bhp (19,570 kW); coupled to two shafts, each driving a five-bladed reversible controllable-pitch propeller; Total output: 105,000 bhp (78,000 kW) |
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| Displacement | 7,400 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 163.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 17.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 300 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Combined gas and gas system: 4 × Zorya-Mashproekt DT-59 reversible gas turbines producing 16.55MW each |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Arleigh Burke-class or Kolkata-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class has greater displacement at 9,900 tons compared to the Kolkata-class's 7,400 tons.
Which is faster, the Arleigh Burke-class or Kolkata-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Kolkata-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Arleigh Burke-class or Kolkata-class?
The Kolkata-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Arleigh Burke-class's 4,400 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Arleigh Burke-class or Kolkata-class?
The Kolkata-class is longer at 163.0 meters compared to the Arleigh Burke-class's 155.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Arleigh Burke-class and Kolkata-class have?
The Arleigh Burke-class has a larger crew complement of 323 compared to the Kolkata-class's 300 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Arleigh Burke-class or Kolkata-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class is more expensive at approximately $2.2 billion per unit compared to the Kolkata-class at $730 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arleigh Burke-class or Kolkata-class?
The Arleigh Burke-class has been built in greater numbers with 78 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Kolkata-class.