Kiev modified vs Long Beach
The Kiev modified and the Long Beach are both Cruiser classes. The Kiev modified displaces 45,000 tons — 2.9x the Long Beach's 15,540 tons. The Kiev modified reaches 32 knots vs 30 knots for the Long Beach. Operational range is 13,000 nautical miles for the Kiev modified vs 99,999 for the Long Beach. The Kiev modified carries a crew of 1,200 vs 1,160 for the Long Beach. The Kiev modified was produced in 4 units vs 1 for the Long Beach. The Kiev modified was commissioned in 1975, 14 years after the Long Beach (1961).
| 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 |
| American nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser, introduced in 1961, displaced 15,540 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Type | Nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser |
| Manufacturer | Bethlehem Steel Co. |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | $320 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 | 15,540 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 219.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 21.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 1,160 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 C1W nuclear reactors; 2 General Electric turbines; 80,000 shp (60 MW); 2 propellers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kiev modified-class or Long Beach-class?
The Kiev modified-class has greater displacement at 45,000 tons compared to the Long Beach-class's 15,540 tons.
Which is faster, the Kiev modified-class or Long Beach-class?
The Kiev modified-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Long Beach-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kiev modified-class or Long Beach-class?
The Long Beach-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Kiev modified-class has a range of 13,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kiev modified-class or Long Beach-class?
The Kiev modified-class is longer at 273.0 meters compared to the Long Beach-class's 219.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Kiev modified-class and Long Beach-class have?
The Kiev modified-class has a larger crew complement of 1,200 compared to the Long Beach-class's 1,160 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kiev modified-class or Long Beach-class?
The Kiev modified-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Long Beach-class.