Kara vs Sverdlov
The Kara and the Sverdlov are both Cruiser classes. Displacement is 9,700 tons for the Kara vs 13,600 tons for the Sverdlov. The Kara reaches 34 knots vs 32 knots for the Sverdlov. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Kara vs 9,000 for the Sverdlov. The Kara carries a crew of 380 vs 1,250 for the Sverdlov. The Kara was produced in 7 units vs 14 for the Sverdlov. The Kara was commissioned in 1971, 19 years after the Sverdlov (1952).
| 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 | 13,600 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 210.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 22.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 1,250 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × shaft geared steam turbines, 6 × boilers, 110,000 hp (82,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kara-class or Sverdlov-class?
The Sverdlov-class has greater displacement at 13,600 tons compared to the Kara-class's 9,700 tons.
Which is faster, the Kara-class or Sverdlov-class?
The Kara-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Sverdlov-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kara-class or Sverdlov-class?
The Sverdlov-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Kara-class's 9,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kara-class or Sverdlov-class?
The Sverdlov-class is longer at 210.0 meters compared to the Kara-class's 173.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Kara-class and Sverdlov-class have?
The Sverdlov-class has a larger crew complement of 1,250 compared to the Kara-class's 380 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kara-class or Sverdlov-class?
The Sverdlov-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 7 vessels of the Kara-class.