Kirov vs Kresta I & II
The Kirov and the Kresta I & II are both Cruiser classes. The Kirov displaces 28,000 tons — 3.7x the Kresta I & II's 7,535 tons. The Kirov reaches 32 knots vs 34 knots for the Kresta I & II. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Kirov vs 10,500 for the Kresta I & II. The Kirov carries a crew of 710 vs 380 for the Kresta I & II. The Kirov was produced in 4 units vs 10 for the Kresta I & II. The Kirov was commissioned in 1980, 11 years after the Kresta I & II (1969).
| Ex-USSR battlecruiser, 28,000 tons displacement, propelled by a CONAS nuclear and steam turbine system. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Type | Heavy guided-missile cruiser / battlecruiser |
| Manufacturer | Baltic Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 28,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 252.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 28.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 710 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2-shaft CONAS, 2× KN-3 nuclear marine propulsion with 2× GT3A-688 steam turbines 140,000 shp (100,000 kW) |
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| Displacement | 7,535 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 34.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 10,500 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 159.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 380 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft steam turbines, 4 boilers, 91,000–100,000 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kirov-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The Kirov-class has greater displacement at 28,000 tons compared to the Kresta I & II-class's 7,535 tons.
Which is faster, the Kirov-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The Kresta I & II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Kirov-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kirov-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The Kirov-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Kresta I & II-class has a range of 10,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kirov-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The Kirov-class is longer at 252.0 meters compared to the Kresta I & II-class's 159.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Kirov-class and Kresta I & II-class have?
The Kirov-class has a larger crew complement of 710 compared to the Kresta I & II-class's 380 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kirov-class or Kresta I & II-class?
The Kresta I & II-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Kirov-class.