Bainbridge vs Long Beach
Overview
The Bainbridge and the Long Beach are both Cruiser classes.
Displacement is 9,100 tons for the Bainbridge vs 15,540 tons for the Long Beach. The Bainbridge reaches 34 knots vs 30 knots for the Long Beach. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Bainbridge vs 99,999 for the Long Beach. The Bainbridge carries a crew of 556 vs 1,160 for the Long Beach.
The Bainbridge was produced in 1 units vs 1 for the Long Beach. The Bainbridge was commissioned in 1962, 1 years after the Long Beach (1961).
| 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 |
| American nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser, introduced in 1961, displaced 15,540 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Type | Nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser |
| Manufacturer | Bethlehem Steel Co. |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | $320 million |
| 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 | 15,540 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 219.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 21.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 1,160 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 C1W nuclear reactors; 2 General Electric turbines; 80,000 shp (60 MW); 2 propellers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Bainbridge-class or Long Beach-class?
The Long Beach-class has greater displacement at 15,540 tons compared to the Bainbridge-class's 9,100 tons.
Which is faster, the Bainbridge-class or Long Beach-class?
The Bainbridge-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Long Beach-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Bainbridge-class or Long Beach-class?
Both the Bainbridge-class and Long Beach-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Bainbridge-class or Long Beach-class?
The Long Beach-class is longer at 219.8 meters compared to the Bainbridge-class's 172.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Bainbridge-class and Long Beach-class have?
The Long Beach-class has a larger crew complement of 1,160 compared to the Bainbridge-class's 556 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bainbridge-class or Long Beach-class?
Both the Bainbridge-class and Long Beach-class have been built in equal numbers with 1 vessels each.