Kee Lung vs Ticonderoga
Overview
The Kee Lung is a Destroyer, while the Ticonderoga is a Cruiser.
Displacement is 9,783 tons for the Kee Lung vs 9,800 tons for the Ticonderoga. The Kee Lung reaches 33 knots vs 32 knots for the Ticonderoga. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Kee Lung vs 6,000 for the Ticonderoga. The Kee Lung carries a crew of 348 vs 330 for the Ticonderoga.
The Kee Lung was produced in 4 units vs 27 for the Ticonderoga. Cost per hull is $183M for the Kee Lung vs $1,000M for the Ticonderoga. The Kee Lung was commissioned in 1981, 2 years before the Ticonderoga (1983).
| American guided-missile destroyer, introduced in 1981, propelled by four General Electric gas turbines. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Guided-missile destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $183 million |
| American guided-missile cruiser, introduced in 1983, uses four General Electric LM2500 gas turbine engines. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Type | Guided-missile cruiser |
| Manufacturer | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number built | 27 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1,000 million |
| Displacement | 9,783 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 33.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 3300 knots ◉ |
| Length | 172.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 348 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 80,000 shp (60 MW) |
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| Displacement | 9,800 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 173.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 330 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbine engines, 2 × controllable-reversible pitch propellers, 2 × rudders |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kee Lung-class or Ticonderoga-class?
The Ticonderoga-class has greater displacement at 9,800 tons compared to the Kee Lung-class's 9,783 tons.
Which is faster, the Kee Lung-class or Ticonderoga-class?
The Kee Lung-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Ticonderoga-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kee Lung-class or Ticonderoga-class?
The Ticonderoga-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Kee Lung-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kee Lung-class or Ticonderoga-class?
The Ticonderoga-class is longer at 173.0 meters compared to the Kee Lung-class's 172.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Kee Lung-class and Ticonderoga-class have?
The Kee Lung-class has a larger crew complement of 348 compared to the Ticonderoga-class's 330 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Kee Lung-class or Ticonderoga-class?
The Ticonderoga-class is more expensive at approximately $1.0 billion per unit compared to the Kee Lung-class at $183 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kee Lung-class or Ticonderoga-class?
The Ticonderoga-class has been built in greater numbers with 27 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Kee Lung-class.