Enterprise vs Kiev
Overview
The Enterprise and the Kiev are both Aircraft carrier classes.
The Enterprise displaces 94,781 tons — 2.1x the Kiev's 45,000 tons. The Enterprise reaches 33 knots vs 32 knots for the Kiev. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Enterprise vs 13,000 for the Kiev. The Enterprise carries a crew of 5,828 vs 1,200 for the Kiev.
The Enterprise was produced in 1 units vs 4 for the Kiev. The Enterprise was commissioned in 1961, 14 years before the Kiev (1975).
| United States nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, introduced in 1961, utilizes eight nuclear reactors for propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Newport News Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | $451 million |
| Indian aircraft cruiser, introduced in 1975, displaces 45,000 tons and uses turbopressurized boilers. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft cruiser |
| Manufacturer | Chernomorsky Shipyard 444 |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 94,781 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 33.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 342.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 78.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 5,828 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 8 × Westinghouse A2W nuclear reactors, 4 x Westinghouse geared steam turbines, 4 × shafts, 280,000 shp (210 MW) |
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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 Enterprise-class or Kiev-class?
The Enterprise-class has greater displacement at 94,781 tons compared to the Kiev-class's 45,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Enterprise-class or Kiev-class?
The Enterprise-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Kiev-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Enterprise-class or Kiev-class?
The Enterprise-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Kiev-class has a range of 13,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Enterprise-class or Kiev-class?
The Enterprise-class is longer at 342.0 meters compared to the Kiev-class's 273.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Enterprise-class and Kiev-class have?
The Enterprise-class has a larger crew complement of 5,828 compared to the Kiev-class's 1,200 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Enterprise-class or Kiev-class?
The Kiev-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Enterprise-class.