California vs Kresta I & II
The California and the Kresta I & II are both Cruiser classes. Displacement is 10,600 tons for the California vs 7,535 tons for the Kresta I & II. The California reaches 30 knots vs 34 knots for the Kresta I & II. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the California vs 10,500 for the Kresta I & II. The California carries a crew of 584 vs 380 for the Kresta I & II. The California was produced in 2 units vs 10 for the Kresta I & II. The California was commissioned in 1974, 5 years after the Kresta I & II (1969).
| 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 â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | Unlimited â—‰ |
| Length | 179.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 19.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 584 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × General Electric D2G reactors generating 60,000 shp (45,000 kW) |
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| Displacement | 7,535 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 34.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 10,500 nm at 14 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 159.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 17.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 380 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft steam turbines, 4 boilers, 91,000–100,000 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the California-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The California-class has greater displacement at 10,600 tons compared to the Kresta I & II-class's 7,535 tons.
Which is faster, the California-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The Kresta I & II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the California-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the California-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The California-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Kresta I & II-class has a range of 10,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the California-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The California-class is longer at 179.0 meters compared to the Kresta I & II-class's 159.0 meters.
How many crew members do the California-class and Kresta I & II-class have?
The California-class has a larger crew complement of 584 compared to the Kresta I & II-class's 380 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the California-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The Kresta I & II-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the California-class.