Bainbridge vs Kara

The Bainbridge and the Kara are both Cruiser classes. Displacement is 9,100 tons for the Bainbridge vs 9,700 tons for the Kara. The Bainbridge reaches 34 knots vs 34 knots for the Kara. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Bainbridge vs 9,000 for the Kara. The Bainbridge carries a crew of 556 vs 380 for the Kara. The Bainbridge was produced in 1 units vs 7 for the Kara. The Bainbridge was commissioned in 1962, 9 years before the Kara (1971).

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
Soviet cruiser, introduced in 1971, displaces 9,700 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Cruiser
Type Guided missile cruiser
Manufacturer 61 Communards Shipyard
Year introduced 1971
Number built 7 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 9,100 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 34.0 knots â—‰
Range Unlimited â—‰
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
  • 2 RIM-2 Terrier Mk-10 twin armed launchers (80 missiles)
  • SM-2 Standard
  • 2 x 3-inch/50
  • MK 112 ASROC Launcher (8 missiles)
  • 6 x 12.75 in (324 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 8 Harpoon SSM
  • 2 x Phalanx CIWS
Displacement 9,700 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 34.0 knots â—‰
Range 9,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰
Length 173.2 m â—‰
Beam 18.6 m â—‰
Crew 380 â—‰
Propulsion 2 shaft COGAG, 4 × DN59 2x DS71 gas turbines, 120,000 hp (89,000 kW)
Armament
  • 2 × quad Metel Anti-Ship Complex anti-submarine missiles
  • 2 × twin M-11 Shtorm surface-to-air missile launchers (80 missiles)
  • 2 x twin 9K33 Osa surface-to-air missile launchers (40 missiles)
  • 2 × twin 76 mm (3 in) AK-726 naval guns
  • 4 × 30 mm (1 in) AK-630 CIWS
  • 2 × 5 533 mm (21 in) PTA-53-1134B torpedo tubes
  • 2 × RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launchers
  • 2 × RBU-1000 anti-submarine rocket launchers
  • 24 × S-300F surface-to-air missiles (Azov)

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Bainbridge-class or Kara-class?
The Kara-class has greater displacement at 9,700 tons compared to the Bainbridge-class's 9,100 tons.
Which is faster, the Bainbridge-class or Kara-class?
The Kara-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Bainbridge-class's 34 knots.
Which has longer range, the Bainbridge-class or Kara-class?
The Bainbridge-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Kara-class has a range of 9,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Bainbridge-class or Kara-class?
The Kara-class is longer at 173.2 meters compared to the Bainbridge-class's 172.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Bainbridge-class and Kara-class have?
The Bainbridge-class has a larger crew complement of 556 compared to the Kara-class's 380 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bainbridge-class or Kara-class?
The Kara-class has been built in greater numbers with 7 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Bainbridge-class.