Belknap vs Kara
The Belknap and the Kara are both Cruiser classes. Displacement is 7,930 tons for the Belknap vs 9,700 tons for the Kara. The Belknap reaches 32 knots vs 34 knots for the Kara. The Belknap carries a crew of 477 vs 380 for the Kara. The Belknap was produced in 9 units vs 7 for the Kara. The Belknap was commissioned in 1964, 7 years before the Kara (1971).
| 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 |
| 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 | 9,700 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 34.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 15 knots |
| Length | 173.2 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 18.6 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 380 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft COGAG, 4 × DN59 2x DS71 gas turbines, 120,000 hp (89,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Belknap-class or Kara-class?
The Kara-class has greater displacement at 9,700 tons compared to the Belknap-class's 7,930 tons.
Which is faster, the Belknap-class or Kara-class?
The Kara-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Belknap-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Belknap-class or Kara-class?
The Kara-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Belknap-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Belknap-class or Kara-class?
The Kara-class is longer at 173.2 meters compared to the Belknap-class's 167.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Belknap-class and Kara-class have?
The Belknap-class has a larger crew complement of 477 compared to the Kara-class's 380 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Belknap-class or Kara-class?
The Belknap-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 7 vessels of the Kara-class.