California vs Leahy
The California and the Leahy are both Cruiser classes. Displacement is 10,600 tons for the California vs 7,800 tons for the Leahy. The California reaches 30 knots vs 32 knots for the Leahy. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the California vs 8,000 for the Leahy. The California was produced in 2 units vs 9 for the Leahy. The California was commissioned in 1974, 12 years after the Leahy (1962).
| 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 |
| United States cruiser, introduced in 1962, propelled by two steam turbines providing 85,000 shp. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Type | Guided-missile cruiser |
| Manufacturer | Bath Iron Works |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number built | 9 units |
| Estimated unit price | $36 million |
| 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 |
| Propulsion | 2 × General Electric D2G reactors generating 60,000 shp (45,000 kW) |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 7,800 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 162.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 17.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | -- |
| Propulsion | 2 × steam turbines providing 85,000 shp (63 MW); 2 shafts; 4 × boilers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the California-class or Leahy-class?
The California-class has greater displacement at 10,600 tons compared to the Leahy-class's 7,800 tons.
Which is faster, the California-class or Leahy-class?
The Leahy-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 Leahy-class?
The California-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Leahy-class has a range of 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the California-class or Leahy-class?
The California-class is longer at 179.0 meters compared to the Leahy-class's 162.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the California-class or Leahy-class?
The Leahy-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the California-class.