California vs Kara
Overview
The California and the Kara are both Cruiser classes.
Displacement is 10,600 tons for the California vs 9,700 tons for the Kara. The California reaches 30 knots vs 34 knots for the Kara. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the California vs 9,000 for the Kara. The California carries a crew of 584 vs 380 for the Kara.
The California was produced in 2 units vs 7 for the Kara. The California was commissioned in 1974, 3 years after the Kara (1971).
| 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 179.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 19.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 584 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × General Electric D2G reactors generating 60,000 shp (45,000 kW) |
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| Displacement | 9,700 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 34.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 173.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 18.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 380 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft COGAG, 4 × DN59 2x DS71 gas turbines, 120,000 hp (89,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the California-class or Kara-class?
The California-class has greater displacement at 10,600 tons compared to the Kara-class's 9,700 tons.
Which is faster, the California-class or Kara-class?
The Kara-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 Kara-class?
The California-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Kara-class has a range of 9,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the California-class or Kara-class?
The California-class is longer at 179.0 meters compared to the Kara-class's 173.2 meters.
How many crew members do the California-class and Kara-class have?
The California-class has a larger crew complement of 584 compared to the Kara-class's 380 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the California-class or Kara-class?
The Kara-class has been built in greater numbers with 7 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the California-class.