Kirov vs Leahy
The Kirov and the Leahy are both Cruiser classes. The Kirov displaces 28,000 tons — 3.6x the Leahy's 7,800 tons. The Kirov reaches 32 knots vs 32 knots for the Leahy. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Kirov vs 8,000 for the Leahy. The Kirov was produced in 4 units vs 9 for the Leahy. The Kirov was commissioned in 1980, 18 years after the Leahy (1962).
| 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 |
| United States cruiser, introduced in 1962, propelled by two steam turbines providing 85,000 shp. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Type | Guided-missile cruiser |
| Manufacturer | Bath Iron Works |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number built | 9 units |
| Estimated unit price | $36 million |
| 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 | 7,800 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 162.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | -- |
| Propulsion | 2 × steam turbines providing 85,000 shp (63 MW); 2 shafts; 4 × boilers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kirov-class or Leahy-class?
The Kirov-class has greater displacement at 28,000 tons compared to the Leahy-class's 7,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Kirov-class or Leahy-class?
The Leahy-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Kirov-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kirov-class or Leahy-class?
The Kirov-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Leahy-class has a range of 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kirov-class or Leahy-class?
The Kirov-class is longer at 252.0 meters compared to the Leahy-class's 162.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kirov-class or Leahy-class?
The Leahy-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Kirov-class.