Kildin vs DD-963 Spruance
The Kildin and the DD-963 Spruance are both Destroyer classes. The DD-963 Spruance displaces 8,170 tons — 2.5x the Kildin's 3,230 tons. The Kildin reaches 38 knots vs 32 knots for the DD-963 Spruance. Operational range is 7,000 nautical miles for the Kildin vs 6,000 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Kildin carries a crew of 273 vs 334 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Kildin was produced in 4 units vs 31 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Kildin was commissioned in 1958, 17 years before the DD-963 Spruance (1975).
| 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 |
| American destroyer, introduced in 1975, propelled by four gas turbines generating 80,000 shaft horsepower. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number built | 31 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 3,230 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 38.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 7,000 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 126.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Crew | 273 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × shaft geared steam turbines, 4 boilers, 72,000 hp (54,000 kW) |
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| Displacement | 8,170 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 172.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 334 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 80,000 shp (60 MW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kildin-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has greater displacement at 8,170 tons compared to the Kildin-class's 3,230 tons.
Which is faster, the Kildin-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The Kildin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the DD-963 Spruance-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kildin-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The Kildin-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the DD-963 Spruance-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kildin-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class is longer at 172.0 meters compared to the Kildin-class's 126.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Kildin-class and DD-963 Spruance-class have?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a larger crew complement of 334 compared to the Kildin-class's 273 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kildin-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Kildin-class.