Kiev modified vs Virginia
The Kiev modified and the Virginia are both Cruiser classes. The Kiev modified displaces 45,000 tons — 3.8x the Virginia's 11,853 tons. The Kiev modified reaches 32 knots vs 30 knots for the Virginia. Operational range is 13,000 nautical miles for the Kiev modified vs 99,999 for the Virginia. The Kiev modified carries a crew of 1,200 vs 579 for the Virginia. The Kiev modified was produced in 4 units vs 4 for the Virginia. The Kiev modified was commissioned in 1975, 1 years before the Virginia (1976).
| 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 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 | 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 | 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 Kiev modified-class or Virginia-class?
The Kiev modified-class has greater displacement at 45,000 tons compared to the Virginia-class's 11,853 tons.
Which is faster, the Kiev modified-class or Virginia-class?
The Kiev modified-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Virginia-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kiev modified-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-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 Virginia-class?
The Kiev modified-class is longer at 273.0 meters compared to the Virginia-class's 179.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Kiev modified-class and Virginia-class have?
The Kiev modified-class has a larger crew complement of 1,200 compared to the Virginia-class's 579 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kiev modified-class or Virginia-class?
Both the Kiev modified-class and Virginia-class have been built in equal numbers with 4 vessels each.