Kidd vs Virginia
Overview
The Kidd is a Destroyer, while the Virginia is a Cruiser.
Displacement is 9,783 tons for the Kidd vs 11,853 tons for the Virginia. The Kidd reaches 33 knots vs 30 knots for the Virginia. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Kidd vs 99,999 for the Virginia. The Kidd carries a crew of 348 vs 579 for the Virginia.
The Kidd was produced in 4 units vs 4 for the Virginia. Cost per hull is $183M for the Kidd vs $675M for the Virginia. The Kidd was commissioned in 1981, 5 years after the Virginia (1976).
| American guided-missile destroyer, 9,783 tons displacement, entered service in 1981. | |
| 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 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 | 9,783 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 | 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 Kidd-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class has greater displacement at 11,853 tons compared to the Kidd-class's 9,783 tons.
Which is faster, the Kidd-class or Virginia-class?
The Kidd-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Virginia-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kidd-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Kidd-class has a range of 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kidd-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class is longer at 179.0 meters compared to the Kidd-class's 172.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Kidd-class and Virginia-class have?
The Virginia-class has a larger crew complement of 579 compared to the Kidd-class's 348 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Kidd-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class is more expensive at approximately $675 million per unit compared to the Kidd-class at $183 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kidd-class or Virginia-class?
Both the Kidd-class and Virginia-class have been built in equal numbers with 4 vessels each.