Belknap vs Kynda

Overview

The Belknap and the Kynda are both Cruiser classes.

Displacement is 7,930 tons for the Belknap vs 5,500 tons for the Kynda. The Belknap reaches 32 knots vs 34 knots for the Kynda. The Belknap carries a crew of 477 vs 390 for the Kynda.

The Belknap was produced in 9 units vs 4 for the Kynda. The Belknap was commissioned in 1964, 2 years after the Kynda (1962).

American guided missile cruiser, 7,930 tons displacement, propelled by two geared steam turbines.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Cruiser
Type Guided missile cruiser
Manufacturer Bath Iron Works
Year introduced 1964
Number built 9 units
Estimated unit price NA
Soviet cruiser, introduced in 1962, displaced 5,500 tons, and had a crew of 390.
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Cruiser
Type Cruiser
Manufacturer Zhdanov Shipyard
Year introduced 1962
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 7,930 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots β—‰
Range NA
Length 167.0 m β—‰
Beam 17.0 m β—‰
Crew 477 β—‰
Propulsion four 1200 psi (8300 kPa) boilers, two geared steam turbines, two shafts. 85,000 shp (63,384 kW)
Armament
  • 1 Γ— Mk 10 Mod 7 Guided Missile Launching System with 40 SM-2ER Standard missiles
  • 20 Γ— RUR-5 ASROC Antisubmarine Missiles
  • 2 Γ— 4 Harpoon missile launchers
  • 2 Γ— 3 Mark 46 torpedo launchers
  • 1 Γ— 5 Inch/54-caliber Mk. 42 gun
  • 2 Γ— Phalanx CIWS
Displacement 5,500 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 34.0 knots β—‰
Range 7,000 nm at 2000 knots
Length 141.9 m β—‰
Beam 15.8 m β—‰
Crew 390 β—‰
Propulsion 4 boilers, 2 steam turbines, 100,000 shp (75,000 kW)
Armament
  • 2Γ—4 SS-N-3b ASM (8+8 missiles)
  • 1 twin SA-N-1 'Goa' SAM launcher (16 missiles)
  • 2Γ— 76 mm AK-726 guns
  • 4Γ— 30 mm AK-630 guns
  • 2Γ— RBU-6000 ASW launchers
  • 2Γ—3 533mm torpedo tubes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Belknap-class or Kynda-class?
The Belknap-class has greater displacement at 7,930 tons compared to the Kynda-class's 5,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Belknap-class or Kynda-class?
The Kynda-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 Kynda-class?
The Kynda-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Belknap-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Belknap-class or Kynda-class?
The Belknap-class is longer at 167.0 meters compared to the Kynda-class's 141.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Belknap-class and Kynda-class have?
The Belknap-class has a larger crew complement of 477 compared to the Kynda-class's 390 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Belknap-class or Kynda-class?
The Belknap-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Kynda-class.