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Kirov vs Kresta I & II

Kirov vs Kresta I & II at a glance — displacement 28,000 vs 7,535 tons, length 252 vs 159 m, speed 32 vs 34 knots, crew 710 vs 380.

Specifications
Kirov Kresta I & II
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Cruiser Cruiser
Type Heavy guided-missile cruiser / battlecruiser Guided-missile cruiser
Manufacturer Baltic Shipyard Zhdanov Shipyard
Year introduced 1980 1969
Number built 4 units 10 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 28,000 tons 7,535 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots 34.0 knots
Range Unlimited 10,500 nm at 14 knots
Length 252.0 m 159.0 m
Beam 28.5 m 17.0 m
Crew 710 380
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Kirov Kresta I & II
Armament
  • 20 × P-700 Granit (SS-N-19 Shipwreck) AShM
  • 96 × S-300F Fort (SA-N-6 Grumble) surface-to-air missiles
  • 48 × S-300F Fort and 48 S-300FM Fort-M (SA-N-20 Gargoyle) long-range SAM
  • 64 × 3K95 Kinzhal (SA-N-9 Gauntlet) point defense SAM
  • 40 × OSA-MA (SA-N-4 Gecko) PD SAM
  • 1 × twin AK-130 130 mm/L70 dual-purpose gun
  • 8 × AK-630 six-barreled Gatling 30 mm/L60 PD guns
  • 6 × CADS-N-1 Kortik gun/missile system
  • 2 × 6 RBU-1000 305 mm ASW rocket launchers
  • 1 × 10 (Udav-1) 254 mm ASW rocket launchers
  • 10 × 533 mm ASW/ASuW torpedo tubes
  • 2 × quad SS-N-14 'Silex' anti-submarine missiles
  • 2 × twin SA-N-3 'Goblet' surface-to-air missile launchers (72 missiles)
  • 2 × twin 57-mm/70-cal AK-725 anti-aircraft guns
  • 4 × 30mm AK-630 CIWS
  • 2 × quintuple 533mm torpedo tubes
  • 2 x RBU-6000 12-barrel anti-submarine rocket launchers
  • 2 x RBU-1000 6-barrel anti-submarine rocket launchers
Propulsion 2-shaft CONAS, 2× KN-3 nuclear marine propulsion with 2× GT3A-688 steam turbines 140,000 shp (100,000 kW) 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.