Bainbridge vs Belknap
The Bainbridge and the Belknap are both Cruiser classes. Displacement is 9,100 tons for the Bainbridge vs 7,930 tons for the Belknap. The Bainbridge reaches 34 knots vs 32 knots for the Belknap. The Bainbridge carries a crew of 556 vs 477 for the Belknap. The Bainbridge was produced in 1 units vs 9 for the Belknap. The Bainbridge was commissioned in 1962, 2 years before the Belknap (1964).
| United States cruiser, introduced in 1962, utilized two G.E. reactors for propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Type | Nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser |
| Manufacturer | Bethlehem Steel |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| American guided missile cruiser, 7,930 tons displacement, propelled by two geared steam turbines. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Type | Guided missile cruiser |
| Manufacturer | Bath Iron Works |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number built | 9 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 9,100 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 34.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | Unlimited |
| Length | 172.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 17.6 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 556 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 60,000 shp; 2 G.E. Reactors (D2G), Geared Turbines, 2 screws |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 7,930 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 167.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 17.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 477 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | four 1200 psi (8300 kPa) boilers, two geared steam turbines, two shafts. 85,000 shp (63,384 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Bainbridge-class or Belknap-class?
The Bainbridge-class has greater displacement at 9,100 tons compared to the Belknap-class's 7,930 tons.
Which is faster, the Bainbridge-class or Belknap-class?
The Bainbridge-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Belknap-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Bainbridge-class or Belknap-class?
The Bainbridge-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Belknap-class has a range of 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Bainbridge-class or Belknap-class?
The Bainbridge-class is longer at 172.0 meters compared to the Belknap-class's 167.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Bainbridge-class and Belknap-class have?
The Bainbridge-class has a larger crew complement of 556 compared to the Belknap-class's 477 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bainbridge-class or Belknap-class?
The Belknap-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Bainbridge-class.