Kara vs Leahy
Overview
The Kara and the Leahy are both Cruiser classes.
Displacement is 9,700 tons for the Kara vs 7,800 tons for the Leahy. The Kara reaches 34 knots vs 32 knots for the Leahy. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Kara vs 8,000 for the Leahy.
The Kara was produced in 7 units vs 9 for the Leahy. The Kara was commissioned in 1971, 9 years after the Leahy (1962).
| 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 |
| United States cruiser, introduced in 1962, propelled by two steam turbines providing 85,000 shp. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Type | Guided-missile cruiser |
| Manufacturer | Bath Iron Works |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number built | 9 units |
| Estimated unit price | $36 million |
| 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 | 7,800 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 162.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | -- |
| Propulsion | 2 × steam turbines providing 85,000 shp (63 MW); 2 shafts; 4 × boilers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kara-class or Leahy-class?
The Kara-class has greater displacement at 9,700 tons compared to the Leahy-class's 7,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Kara-class or Leahy-class?
The Kara-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Leahy-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kara-class or Leahy-class?
The Kara-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Leahy-class's 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kara-class or Leahy-class?
The Kara-class is longer at 173.2 meters compared to the Leahy-class's 162.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kara-class or Leahy-class?
The Leahy-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 7 vessels of the Kara-class.