Bainbridge vs Leahy
| 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 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| United States cruiser, introduced in 1962, propelled by two steam turbines providing 85,000 shp. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Type | Guided-missile cruiser |
| Manufacturer | Bath Iron Works |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number built | 9 units |
| Estimated unit price | $36 million |
| Displacement | 9,100 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 34.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 99,999 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 172.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 17.6 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 556 |
| Propulsion | 60,000 shp; 2 G.E. Reactors (D2G), Geared Turbines, 2 screws |
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| Displacement | 7,800 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 162.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 17.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | -- |
| Propulsion | 2 × steam turbines providing 85,000 shp (63 MW); 2 shafts; 4 × boilers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Bainbridge-class or Leahy-class?
The Bainbridge-class has greater displacement at 9,100 tons compared to the Leahy-class's 7,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Bainbridge-class or Leahy-class?
The Bainbridge-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Leahy-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Bainbridge-class or Leahy-class?
The Bainbridge-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Leahy-class has a range of 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Bainbridge-class or Leahy-class?
The Bainbridge-class is longer at 172.0 meters compared to the Leahy-class's 162.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bainbridge-class or Leahy-class?
The Leahy-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Bainbridge-class.