Kara vs Kiev modified
The Kara and the Kiev modified are both Cruiser classes. The Kiev modified displaces 45,000 tons — 4.6x the Kara's 9,700 tons. The Kara reaches 34 knots vs 32 knots for the Kiev modified. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Kara vs 13,000 for the Kiev modified. The Kara carries a crew of 380 vs 1,200 for the Kiev modified. The Kara was produced in 7 units vs 4 for the Kiev modified. The Kara was commissioned in 1971, 4 years before the Kiev modified (1975).
| Soviet cruiser, introduced in 1971, displaces 9,700 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Type | Guided missile cruiser |
| Manufacturer | 61 Communards Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number built | 7 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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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| 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 Kara-class or Kiev modified-class?
The Kiev modified-class has greater displacement at 45,000 tons compared to the Kara-class's 9,700 tons.
Which is faster, the Kara-class or Kiev modified-class?
The Kara-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Kiev modified-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kara-class or Kiev modified-class?
The Kiev modified-class has a longer range at 13,000 nautical miles compared to the Kara-class's 9,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kara-class or Kiev modified-class?
The Kiev modified-class is longer at 273.0 meters compared to the Kara-class's 173.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Kara-class and Kiev modified-class have?
The Kiev modified-class has a larger crew complement of 1,200 compared to the Kara-class's 380 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kara-class or Kiev modified-class?
The Kara-class has been built in greater numbers with 7 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Kiev modified-class.