Charles F. Adams vs Kildin

Overview

The Charles F. Adams and the Kildin are both Destroyer classes.

Displacement is 4,526 tons for the Charles F. Adams vs 3,230 tons for the Kildin. The Charles F. Adams reaches 33 knots vs 38 knots for the Kildin. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Charles F. Adams vs 7,000 for the Kildin. The Charles F. Adams carries a crew of 333 vs 273 for the Kildin.

The Charles F. Adams was produced in 29 units vs 4 for the Kildin. The Charles F. Adams was commissioned in 1960, 2 years after the Kildin (1958).

American guided-missile destroyer, 4,526 tons displacement, introduced in 1960 and built in 29 units.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Destroyer
Type Guided-missile destroyer
Manufacturer Bath Iron Works
Year introduced 1960
Number built 29 units
Estimated unit price NA
Soviet destroyer Kildin, introduced in 1958, displaces 3,230 tons and has a 273-person crew.
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Destroyer
Type Guided missile destroyer
Manufacturer Shipyard No.445 (61 Kommunar)
Year introduced 1958
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 4,526 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 33.0 knots β—‰
Range 4,500 nm at 20 knots β—‰
Length 133.0 m β—‰
Beam 14.0 m β—‰
Crew 333 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Γ— steam turbines providing 70,000 shp (52,000 kW); 2 shafts; 4 Γ— 1,275 psi (8,790 kPa) boilers
Armament
  • 1 Mk 11 or Mk 13 missile launcher for RIM-24 Tartar SAM, RIM-66 Standard (SM-1), and Harpoon anti-ship missile
  • 2 Γ— 5-inch (127 mm)/54 caliber Mark 42 guns
  • 1 Γ— RUR-5 ASROC launcher
  • 2 Γ— Mark 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes (6 torpedoes)
Displacement 3,230 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 38.0 knots β—‰
Range 7,000 nm at 14 knots β—‰
Length 126.1 m β—‰
Beam 12.7 m β—‰
Crew 273 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Γ— shaft geared steam turbines, 4 boilers, 72,000 hp (54,000 kW)
Armament
  • 1 SS-N-1 anti shipping missile launcher (8 re-load missiles)
  • 16 Γ— 57 mm guns (4x4)
  • 4 Γ— 533 mm torpedo tubes (2x2)
  • 2 Γ— RBU-2500 w/ 128 RGB-25
  • 2 Γ— RPK-8 Zapad/ RBU-6000 12 tubed mortar launchers
  • 4 SS-N-2 anti shipping missile launchers (modernised)
  • 4 Γ— 76mm guns (2 twin turrets) (modernised)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Charles F. Adams-class or Kildin-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class has greater displacement at 4,526 tons compared to the Kildin-class's 3,230 tons.
Which is faster, the Charles F. Adams-class or Kildin-class?
The Kildin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Charles F. Adams-class's 33 knots.
Which has longer range, the Charles F. Adams-class or Kildin-class?
The Kildin-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Charles F. Adams-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Charles F. Adams-class or Kildin-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class is longer at 133.0 meters compared to the Kildin-class's 126.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Charles F. Adams-class and Kildin-class have?
The Charles F. Adams-class has a larger crew complement of 333 compared to the Kildin-class's 273 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Charles F. Adams-class or Kildin-class?
The Charles F. Adams-class has been built in greater numbers with 29 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Kildin-class.