Kildin vs Leander
The Kildin and the Leander are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 3,230 tons for the Kildin vs 2,350 tons for the Leander. The Kildin reaches 38 knots vs 27 knots for the Leander. Operational range is 7,000 nautical miles for the Kildin vs 4,000 for the Leander. The Kildin carries a crew of 273 vs 260 for the Leander. The Kildin was produced in 4 units vs 26 for the Leander. The Kildin was commissioned in 1958, 5 years before the Leander (1963).
| Soviet destroyer Kildin, introduced in 1958, displaces 3,230 tons and has a 273-person crew. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 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 |
| British frigate, introduced in 1963, displaced 2,350 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Harland & Wolff Ltd |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number built | 26 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 3,230 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 38.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 7,000 nm at 14 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 126.1 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 12.7 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 273 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × shaft geared steam turbines, 4 boilers, 72,000 hp (54,000 kW) |
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| Displacement | 2,350 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 113.4 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 12.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 260 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 Babcock & Wilcox oil-fired boilers, geared steam turbines, 22,370 kilowatts (30,000 hp), 2 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kildin-class or Leander-class?
The Kildin-class has greater displacement at 3,230 tons compared to the Leander-class's 2,350 tons.
Which is faster, the Kildin-class or Leander-class?
The Kildin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Leander-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kildin-class or Leander-class?
The Kildin-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Leander-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kildin-class or Leander-class?
The Kildin-class is longer at 126.1 meters compared to the Leander-class's 113.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Kildin-class and Leander-class have?
The Kildin-class has a larger crew complement of 273 compared to the Leander-class's 260 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kildin-class or Leander-class?
The Leander-class has been built in greater numbers with 26 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Kildin-class.