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
Ex-USSR guided missile cruiser, 7,535 tons displacement, entered service in 1969 and used steam turbine propulsion.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Cruiser
Type Guided missile cruiser
Manufacturer Zhdanov Shipyard
Year introduced 1969
Number built 10 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 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
Armament
  • 2 × quad SS-N-14 'Silex' anti-submarine missiles
  • 2 × twin SA-N-3 'Goblet' surface-to-air missile launchers (72 missiles)
  • 2 × twin 57-mm/70-cal AK-725 anti-aircraft guns
  • 4 × 30mm AK-630 CIWS
  • 2 × quintuple 533mm torpedo tubes
  • 2 x RBU-6000 12-barrel anti-submarine rocket launchers
  • 2 x RBU-1000 6-barrel anti-submarine rocket launchers

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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.