California vs Kiev modified
The California and the Kiev modified are both Cruiser classes. The Kiev modified displaces 45,000 tons — 4.2x the California's 10,600 tons. The California reaches 30 knots vs 32 knots for the Kiev modified. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the California vs 13,000 for the Kiev modified. The California carries a crew of 584 vs 1,200 for the Kiev modified. The California was produced in 2 units vs 4 for the Kiev modified. The California was commissioned in 1974, 1 years before the Kiev modified (1975).
| 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 | 10,600 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 179.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 19.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 584 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × General Electric D2G reactors generating 60,000 shp (45,000 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 California-class or Kiev modified-class?
The Kiev modified-class has greater displacement at 45,000 tons compared to the California-class's 10,600 tons.
Which is faster, the California-class or Kiev modified-class?
The Kiev modified-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the California-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the California-class or Kiev modified-class?
The California-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Kiev modified-class has a range of 13,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the California-class or Kiev modified-class?
The Kiev modified-class is longer at 273.0 meters compared to the California-class's 179.0 meters.
How many crew members do the California-class and Kiev modified-class have?
The Kiev modified-class has a larger crew complement of 1,200 compared to the California-class's 584 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the California-class or Kiev modified-class?
The Kiev modified-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the California-class.