Kara vs Virginia
Overview
The Kara and the Virginia are both Cruiser classes.
Displacement is 9,700 tons for the Kara vs 11,853 tons for the Virginia. The Kara reaches 34 knots vs 30 knots for the Virginia. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Kara vs 99,999 for the Virginia. The Kara carries a crew of 380 vs 579 for the Virginia.
The Kara was produced in 7 units vs 4 for the Virginia. The Kara was commissioned in 1971, 5 years before the Virginia (1976).
| 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 cruiser, introduced in 1976, utilizes two General Electric D2G nuclear reactors. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Type | Nuclear-powered guided-missile cruiser |
| Manufacturer | Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $675 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 | 11,853 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 179.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 19.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 579 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 General Electric D2G nuclear reactors, two shafts, 60,000 shp (45,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kara-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class has greater displacement at 11,853 tons compared to the Kara-class's 9,700 tons.
Which is faster, the Kara-class or Virginia-class?
The Kara-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Virginia-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kara-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-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 Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class is longer at 179.0 meters compared to the Kara-class's 173.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Kara-class and Virginia-class have?
The Virginia-class has a larger crew complement of 579 compared to the Kara-class's 380 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kara-class or Virginia-class?
The Kara-class has been built in greater numbers with 7 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Virginia-class.