California vs Sverdlov
The California and the Sverdlov are both Cruiser classes. Displacement is 10,600 tons for the California vs 13,600 tons for the Sverdlov. The California reaches 30 knots vs 32 knots for the Sverdlov. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the California vs 9,000 for the Sverdlov. The California carries a crew of 584 vs 1,250 for the Sverdlov. The California was produced in 2 units vs 14 for the Sverdlov. The California was commissioned in 1974, 22 years after the Sverdlov (1952).
| 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 | 13,600 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 210.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 22.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 1,250 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × shaft geared steam turbines, 6 × boilers, 110,000 hp (82,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the California-class or Sverdlov-class?
The Sverdlov-class has greater displacement at 13,600 tons compared to the California-class's 10,600 tons.
Which is faster, the California-class or Sverdlov-class?
The Sverdlov-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 Sverdlov-class?
The California-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Sverdlov-class has a range of 9,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the California-class or Sverdlov-class?
The Sverdlov-class is longer at 210.0 meters compared to the California-class's 179.0 meters.
How many crew members do the California-class and Sverdlov-class have?
The Sverdlov-class has a larger crew complement of 1,250 compared to the California-class's 584 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the California-class or Sverdlov-class?
The Sverdlov-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the California-class.