Kiev modified vs Ticonderoga
The Kiev modified and the Ticonderoga are both Cruiser classes. The Kiev modified displaces 45,000 tons — 4.6x the Ticonderoga's 9,800 tons. The Kiev modified reaches 32 knots vs 32 knots for the Ticonderoga. Operational range is 13,000 nautical miles for the Kiev modified vs 6,000 for the Ticonderoga. The Kiev modified carries a crew of 1,200 vs 330 for the Ticonderoga. The Kiev modified was produced in 4 units vs 27 for the Ticonderoga. The Kiev modified was commissioned in 1975, 8 years before the Ticonderoga (1983).
| 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 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 | 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 | 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 Kiev modified-class or Ticonderoga-class?
The Kiev modified-class has greater displacement at 45,000 tons compared to the Ticonderoga-class's 9,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Kiev modified-class or Ticonderoga-class?
The Ticonderoga-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 Ticonderoga-class?
The Kiev modified-class has a longer range at 13,000 nautical miles compared to the Ticonderoga-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kiev modified-class or Ticonderoga-class?
The Kiev modified-class is longer at 273.0 meters compared to the Ticonderoga-class's 173.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Kiev modified-class and Ticonderoga-class have?
The Kiev modified-class has a larger crew complement of 1,200 compared to the Ticonderoga-class's 330 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kiev modified-class or Ticonderoga-class?
The Ticonderoga-class has been built in greater numbers with 27 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Kiev modified-class.