Bainbridge vs California
Overview
The Bainbridge and the California are both Cruiser classes.
Displacement is 9,100 tons for the Bainbridge vs 10,600 tons for the California. The Bainbridge reaches 34 knots vs 30 knots for the California. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Bainbridge vs 99,999 for the California. The Bainbridge carries a crew of 556 vs 584 for the California.
The Bainbridge was produced in 1 units vs 2 for the California. The Bainbridge was commissioned in 1962, 12 years before the California (1974).
| 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 |
| United States guided-missile cruiser, introduced in 1974, propelled by two General Electric reactors. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Type | Guided-missile cruiser |
| Manufacturer | Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 9,100 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 34.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 172.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 556 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 60,000 shp; 2 G.E. Reactors (D2G), Geared Turbines, 2 screws |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 10,600 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 179.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 19.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 584 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × General Electric D2G reactors generating 60,000 shp (45,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Bainbridge-class or California-class?
The California-class has greater displacement at 10,600 tons compared to the Bainbridge-class's 9,100 tons.
Which is faster, the Bainbridge-class or California-class?
The Bainbridge-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the California-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Bainbridge-class or California-class?
Both the Bainbridge-class and California-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Bainbridge-class or California-class?
The California-class is longer at 179.0 meters compared to the Bainbridge-class's 172.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Bainbridge-class and California-class have?
The California-class has a larger crew complement of 584 compared to the Bainbridge-class's 556 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bainbridge-class or California-class?
The California-class has been built in greater numbers with 2 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Bainbridge-class.