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Kildin vs Type 051

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Specifications
Kildin Type 051
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Destroyer Destroyer
Type Guided-missile destroyer Guided-missile destroyer
Manufacturer Shipyard No.445 (61 Kommunar) Luda Shipyard
Year introduced 1958 1971
Number built 4 units 17 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 3,230 tons 3,670 tons
Maximum speed 38.0 knots 32.0 knots
Range 7,000 nm at 14 knots 2,970 nm at 15 knots
Length 126.1 m 132.0 m
Beam 12.7 m 12.8 m
Crew 273 280
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Armament & Systems
Kildin Type 051
Armament
  • 1 SS-N-1 anti shipping missile launcher (8 re-load missiles)
  • 16 × 57 mm guns (4x4)
  • 4 × 533 mm torpedo tubes (2x2)
  • 2 × RBU-2500 w/ 128 RGB-25
  • 2 × RPK-8 Zapad/ RBU-6000 12 tubed mortar launchers
  • 4 SS-N-2 anti shipping missile launchers (modernised)
  • 4 × 76mm guns (2 twin turrets) (modernised)
  • 2 × 3 HY-1 anti-ship missiles
  • 4 × 4 YJ-83 anti-ship cruise missiles
  • 8 × HQ-7 surface-to-air missiles + 16 spare
  • 2 × 2 Type 76 twin 130 mm dual purpose guns
  • 2 × 2 Type 79 100 mm naval guns
  • 4 × 2 Type 76 twin 37 mm naval guns
  • 4 × 2 Type 66 twin 57 mm guns
  • 4 × 2 Type 61 25 mm AAA guns
  • 2 × 12 Type 75 anti-submarine rocket systems
  • 2 × 3 324 mm anti-submarine torpedo tubes
  • 4 × Type 64 depth charges
  • 38 naval mines
Propulsion 2 × shaft geared steam turbines, 4 boilers, 72,000 hp (54,000 kW) 2 steam turbines, 72,000 shp (53,700 kW)

Overview

The Kildin and the Type 051 are both Destroyer classes.

Displacement is 3,230 tons for the Kildin vs 3,670 tons for the Type 051. The Kildin reaches 38 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 051. Operational range is 7,000 nautical miles for the Kildin vs 2,970 for the Type 051. The Kildin carries a crew of 273 vs 280 for the Type 051.

The Kildin was produced in 4 units vs 17 for the Type 051. The Kildin was commissioned in 1958, 13 years before the Type 051 (1971).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kildin-class or Type 051-class?
The Type 051-class has greater displacement at 3,670 tons compared to the Kildin-class's 3,230 tons.
Which is faster, the Kildin-class or Type 051-class?
The Kildin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Type 051-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kildin-class or Type 051-class?
The Kildin-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 051-class's 2,970 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kildin-class or Type 051-class?
The Type 051-class is longer at 132.0 meters compared to the Kildin-class's 126.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Kildin-class and Type 051-class have?
The Type 051-class has a larger crew complement of 280 compared to the Kildin-class's 273 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kildin-class or Type 051-class?
The Type 051-class has been built in greater numbers with 17 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Kildin-class.