Belknap vs Kiev modified
The Belknap and the Kiev modified are both Cruiser classes. The Kiev modified displaces 45,000 tons — 5.7x the Belknap's 7,930 tons. The Belknap reaches 32 knots vs 32 knots for the Kiev modified. The Belknap carries a crew of 477 vs 1,200 for the Kiev modified. The Belknap was produced in 9 units vs 4 for the Kiev modified. The Belknap was commissioned in 1964, 11 years before the Kiev modified (1975).
| 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 167.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 477 ◉ |
| Propulsion | four 1200 psi (8300 kPa) boilers, two geared steam turbines, two shafts. 85,000 shp (63,384 kW) |
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| Displacement | 45,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 13,000 nm at 18 knots |
| Length | 273.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 53.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 1,200 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 8 turbopressurized boilers, 4 steam turbines (200,000 shp (150,000 kW)), four shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Belknap-class or Kiev modified-class?
The Kiev modified-class has greater displacement at 45,000 tons compared to the Belknap-class's 7,930 tons.
Which is faster, the Belknap-class or Kiev modified-class?
The Kiev modified-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Belknap-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Belknap-class or Kiev modified-class?
The Kiev modified-class has a longer range at 13,000 nautical miles compared to the Belknap-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Belknap-class or Kiev modified-class?
The Kiev modified-class is longer at 273.0 meters compared to the Belknap-class's 167.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Belknap-class and Kiev modified-class have?
The Kiev modified-class has a larger crew complement of 1,200 compared to the Belknap-class's 477 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Belknap-class or Kiev modified-class?
The Belknap-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Kiev modified-class.