Kiev modified vs Kresta I & II
The Kiev modified and the Kresta I & II are both Cruiser classes. The Kiev modified displaces 45,000 tons — 6.0x the Kresta I & II's 7,535 tons. The Kiev modified reaches 32 knots vs 34 knots for the Kresta I & II. Operational range is 13,000 nautical miles for the Kiev modified vs 10,500 for the Kresta I & II. The Kiev modified carries a crew of 1,200 vs 380 for the Kresta I & II. The Kiev modified was produced in 4 units vs 10 for the Kresta I & II. The Kiev modified was commissioned in 1975, 6 years after the Kresta I & II (1969).
| Indian aircraft cruiser, introduced in 1975, displaces 45,000 tons and uses turbopressurized boilers. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Type | Aircraft cruiser |
| Manufacturer | Chernomorsky Shipyard 444 |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 45,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 13,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 273.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 53.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 1,200 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 8 turbopressurized boilers, 4 steam turbines (200,000 shp (150,000 kW)), four shafts |
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| Displacement | 7,535 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 34.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 10,500 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 159.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 380 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft steam turbines, 4 boilers, 91,000–100,000 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kiev modified-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The Kiev modified-class has greater displacement at 45,000 tons compared to the Kresta I & II-class's 7,535 tons.
Which is faster, the Kiev modified-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The Kresta I & II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Kiev modified-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kiev modified-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The Kiev modified-class has a longer range at 13,000 nautical miles compared to the Kresta I & II-class's 10,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kiev modified-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The Kiev modified-class is longer at 273.0 meters compared to the Kresta I & II-class's 159.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Kiev modified-class and Kresta I & II-class have?
The Kiev modified-class has a larger crew complement of 1,200 compared to the Kresta I & II-class's 380 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kiev modified-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The Kresta I & II-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Kiev modified-class.