Iwo Jima vs Moskva

Overview

The Iwo Jima is a Aircraft carrier, while the Moskva is a Cruiser.

Displacement is 18,474 tons for the Iwo Jima vs 15,280 tons for the Moskva. The Iwo Jima reaches 22 knots vs 28 knots for the Moskva. Operational range is 11,000 nautical miles for the Iwo Jima vs 9,000 for the Moskva. The Iwo Jima carries a crew of 667 vs 850 for the Moskva.

The Iwo Jima was produced in 7 units vs 2 for the Moskva. The Iwo Jima was commissioned in 1961, 6 years before the Moskva (1967).

United States amphibious assault ship, 18,474 tons displacement, propelled by a single geared steam turbine.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Aircraft carrier
Type Amphibious assault ship
Manufacturer Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Year introduced 1961
Number built 7 units
Estimated unit price NA
Soviet helicopter cruiser, introduced in 1967, displaced 15,280 tons and had a crew of 850.
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Cruiser
Type Helicopter cruiser
Manufacturer Soviet Shipyard No. 444
Year introduced 1967
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 18,474 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 22.0 knots β—‰
Range 11,000 nm β—‰
Length 180.0 m β—‰
Beam 26.0 m β—‰
Crew 667 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Γ— 600 psi (4.1 MPa) boilers, one geared steam turbine, one shaft, 22,000 shaft horsepower (16 MW)
Armament
  • 2 Γ— 2 3-inch (76 mm) / 50-caliber DP guns
  • 8 cell Sea Sparrow BPDMS launchers
  • 2 Γ— Phalanx CIWS
Displacement 15,280 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 28.0 knots β—‰
Range 9,000 nm at 15 knots β—‰
Length 189.0 m β—‰
Beam 34.0 m β—‰
Crew 850 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Γ— 45000 hp TV-12 steam turbines, 2 Γ— fixed pitch propellers, 2 Γ— 1500 kW TD-1500 turbine-type generators, 2 Γ— 1500 kW diesel-generators
Armament
  • 2 Γ— twin SA-N-3 'Goblet' surface-to-air missile launchers
  • 2 Γ— twin 57 mm (2.2 in)/80 guns
  • 1 Γ— SUW-N-1 launcher for FRAS-1 anti-submarine missiles
  • 2 Γ— RBU-6000 ASW rockets
  • 10 Γ— 553 mm (22 in) torpedo tubes (2 Γ— 5)
  • 2 Γ— ZIF-121 rocket launchers (PK-2 decoy)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Iwo Jima-class or Moskva-class?
The Iwo Jima-class has greater displacement at 18,474 tons compared to the Moskva-class's 15,280 tons.
Which is faster, the Iwo Jima-class or Moskva-class?
The Moskva-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Iwo Jima-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the Iwo Jima-class or Moskva-class?
The Iwo Jima-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Moskva-class's 9,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Iwo Jima-class or Moskva-class?
The Moskva-class is longer at 189.0 meters compared to the Iwo Jima-class's 180.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Iwo Jima-class and Moskva-class have?
The Moskva-class has a larger crew complement of 850 compared to the Iwo Jima-class's 667 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Iwo Jima-class or Moskva-class?
The Iwo Jima-class has been built in greater numbers with 7 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Moskva-class.