Belknap vs California
The Belknap and the California are both Cruiser classes. Displacement is 7,930 tons for the Belknap vs 10,600 tons for the California. The Belknap reaches 32 knots vs 30 knots for the California. The Belknap carries a crew of 477 vs 584 for the California. The Belknap was produced in 9 units vs 2 for the California. The Belknap was commissioned in 1964, 10 years before the California (1974).
| American guided missile cruiser, 7,930 tons displacement, propelled by two geared steam turbines. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Type | Guided missile cruiser |
| Manufacturer | Bath Iron Works |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number built | 9 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| United States guided-missile cruiser, introduced in 1974, propelled by two General Electric reactors. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Type | Guided-missile cruiser |
| Manufacturer | Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 7,930 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 167.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 17.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 477 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | four 1200 psi (8300 kPa) boilers, two geared steam turbines, two shafts. 85,000 shp (63,384 kW) |
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| Displacement | 10,600 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | Unlimited |
| Length | 179.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 19.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 584 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × General Electric D2G reactors generating 60,000 shp (45,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Belknap-class or California-class?
The California-class has greater displacement at 10,600 tons compared to the Belknap-class's 7,930 tons.
Which is faster, the Belknap-class or California-class?
The Belknap-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the California-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Belknap-class or California-class?
The California-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Belknap-class has a range of 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Belknap-class or California-class?
The California-class is longer at 179.0 meters compared to the Belknap-class's 167.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Belknap-class and California-class have?
The California-class has a larger crew complement of 584 compared to the Belknap-class's 477 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Belknap-class or California-class?
The Belknap-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the California-class.