Belknap vs Kresta I & II
Overview
The Belknap and the Kresta I & II are both Cruiser classes.
Displacement is 7,930 tons for the Belknap vs 7,535 tons for the Kresta I & II. The Belknap reaches 32 knots vs 34 knots for the Kresta I & II. The Belknap carries a crew of 477 vs 380 for the Kresta I & II.
The Belknap was produced in 9 units vs 10 for the Kresta I & II. The Belknap was commissioned in 1964, 5 years before the Kresta I & II (1969).
| 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 | 7,535 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 34.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 10,500 nm at 14 knots |
| Length | 159.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 380 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft steam turbines, 4 boilers, 91,000–100,000 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Belknap-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The Belknap-class has greater displacement at 7,930 tons compared to the Kresta I & II-class's 7,535 tons.
Which is faster, the Belknap-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The Kresta I & II-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 Kresta I & II-class?
The Kresta I & II-class has a longer range at 10,500 nautical miles compared to the Belknap-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Belknap-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The Belknap-class is longer at 167.0 meters compared to the Kresta I & II-class's 159.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Belknap-class and Kresta I & II-class have?
The Belknap-class has a larger crew complement of 477 compared to the Kresta I & II-class's 380 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Belknap-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The Kresta I & II-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 9 vessels of the Belknap-class.