Bainbridge vs Kiev modified
The Bainbridge and the Kiev modified are both Cruiser classes. The Kiev modified displaces 45,000 tons — 4.9x the Bainbridge's 9,100 tons. The Bainbridge reaches 34 knots vs 32 knots for the Kiev modified. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Bainbridge vs 13,000 for the Kiev modified. The Bainbridge carries a crew of 556 vs 1,200 for the Kiev modified. The Bainbridge was produced in 1 units vs 4 for the Kiev modified. The Bainbridge was commissioned in 1962, 13 years before the Kiev modified (1975).
| 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 |
| 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 |
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| Displacement | 45,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 13,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 273.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 53.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 1,200 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 8 turbopressurized boilers, 4 steam turbines (200,000 shp (150,000 kW)), four shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Bainbridge-class or Kiev modified-class?
The Kiev modified-class has greater displacement at 45,000 tons compared to the Bainbridge-class's 9,100 tons.
Which is faster, the Bainbridge-class or Kiev modified-class?
The Bainbridge-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Kiev modified-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Bainbridge-class or Kiev modified-class?
The Bainbridge-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Kiev modified-class has a range of 13,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Bainbridge-class or Kiev modified-class?
The Kiev modified-class is longer at 273.0 meters compared to the Bainbridge-class's 172.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Bainbridge-class and Kiev modified-class have?
The Kiev modified-class has a larger crew complement of 1,200 compared to the Bainbridge-class's 556 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bainbridge-class or Kiev modified-class?
The Kiev modified-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Bainbridge-class.