Kiev modified vs Leahy
The Kiev modified and the Leahy are both Cruiser classes. The Kiev modified displaces 45,000 tons — 5.8x the Leahy's 7,800 tons. The Kiev modified reaches 32 knots vs 32 knots for the Leahy. Operational range is 13,000 nautical miles for the Kiev modified vs 8,000 for the Leahy. The Kiev modified was produced in 4 units vs 9 for the Leahy. The Kiev modified was commissioned in 1975, 13 years after the Leahy (1962).
| 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 |
| United States cruiser, introduced in 1962, propelled by two steam turbines providing 85,000 shp. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Type | Guided-missile cruiser |
| Manufacturer | Bath Iron Works |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number built | 9 units |
| Estimated unit price | $36 million |
| 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 | 7,800 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 162.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | -- |
| Propulsion | 2 × steam turbines providing 85,000 shp (63 MW); 2 shafts; 4 × boilers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kiev modified-class or Leahy-class?
The Kiev modified-class has greater displacement at 45,000 tons compared to the Leahy-class's 7,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Kiev modified-class or Leahy-class?
The Leahy-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Kiev modified-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kiev modified-class or Leahy-class?
The Kiev modified-class has a longer range at 13,000 nautical miles compared to the Leahy-class's 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kiev modified-class or Leahy-class?
The Kiev modified-class is longer at 273.0 meters compared to the Leahy-class's 162.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kiev modified-class or Leahy-class?
The Leahy-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Kiev modified-class.