Kara vs Long Beach
The Kara and the Long Beach are both Cruiser classes. Displacement is 9,700 tons for the Kara vs 15,540 tons for the Long Beach. The Kara reaches 34 knots vs 30 knots for the Long Beach. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Kara vs 99,999 for the Long Beach. The Kara carries a crew of 380 vs 1,160 for the Long Beach. The Kara was produced in 7 units vs 1 for the Long Beach. The Kara was commissioned in 1971, 10 years after the Long Beach (1961).
| 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 |
| American nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser, introduced in 1961, displaced 15,540 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Type | Nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser |
| Manufacturer | Bethlehem Steel Co. |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | $320 million |
| Displacement | 9,700 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 34.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 173.2 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 18.6 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 380 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft COGAG, 4 × DN59 2x DS71 gas turbines, 120,000 hp (89,000 kW) |
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| Displacement | 15,540 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | Unlimited â—‰ |
| Length | 219.8 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 21.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 1,160 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 C1W nuclear reactors; 2 General Electric turbines; 80,000 shp (60 MW); 2 propellers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kara-class or Long Beach-class?
The Long Beach-class has greater displacement at 15,540 tons compared to the Kara-class's 9,700 tons.
Which is faster, the Kara-class or Long Beach-class?
The Kara-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Long Beach-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kara-class or Long Beach-class?
The Long Beach-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Kara-class has a range of 9,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kara-class or Long Beach-class?
The Long Beach-class is longer at 219.8 meters compared to the Kara-class's 173.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Kara-class and Long Beach-class have?
The Long Beach-class has a larger crew complement of 1,160 compared to the Kara-class's 380 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kara-class or Long Beach-class?
The Kara-class has been built in greater numbers with 7 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Long Beach-class.