Bainbridge vs Kresta I & II
The Bainbridge and the Kresta I & II are both Cruiser classes. Displacement is 9,100 tons for the Bainbridge vs 7,535 tons for the Kresta I & II. The Bainbridge reaches 34 knots vs 34 knots for the Kresta I & II. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Bainbridge vs 10,500 for the Kresta I & II. The Bainbridge carries a crew of 556 vs 380 for the Kresta I & II. The Bainbridge was produced in 1 units vs 10 for the Kresta I & II. The Bainbridge was commissioned in 1962, 7 years before the Kresta I & II (1969).
| 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 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 |
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| Displacement | 7,535 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 34.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 10,500 nm at 14 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 159.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 17.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 380 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft steam turbines, 4 boilers, 91,000–100,000 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Bainbridge-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The Bainbridge-class has greater displacement at 9,100 tons compared to the Kresta I & II-class's 7,535 tons.
Which is faster, the Bainbridge-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The Kresta I & II-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 Kresta I & II-class?
The Bainbridge-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Kresta I & II-class has a range of 10,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Bainbridge-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The Bainbridge-class is longer at 172.0 meters compared to the Kresta I & II-class's 159.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Bainbridge-class and Kresta I & II-class have?
The Bainbridge-class has a larger crew complement of 556 compared to the Kresta I & II-class's 380 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bainbridge-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The Kresta I & II-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Bainbridge-class.