Kotlin vs Leander
The Kotlin and the Leander are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 2,662 tons for the Kotlin vs 2,350 tons for the Leander. The Kotlin reaches 38 knots vs 27 knots for the Leander. The Kotlin carries a crew of 284 vs 260 for the Leander. The Kotlin was produced in 27 units vs 26 for the Leander. The Kotlin was commissioned in 1955, 8 years before the Leander (1963).
| Ex-USSR destroyer, introduced in 1955, propelled by 72,000 hp steam turbines. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Shipyard No.445 (61 Kommunar) |
| Year introduced | 1955 |
| Number built | 27 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| British frigate, introduced in 1963, displaced 2,350 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Harland & Wolff Ltd |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number built | 26 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 2,662 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 38.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 126.1 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 12.7 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 284 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × shaft geared steam turbines, 4 boilers, 72,000 hp (54 MW) |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 2,350 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 15 knots |
| Length | 113.4 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 12.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 260 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 Babcock & Wilcox oil-fired boilers, geared steam turbines, 22,370 kilowatts (30,000 hp), 2 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kotlin-class or Leander-class?
The Kotlin-class has greater displacement at 2,662 tons compared to the Leander-class's 2,350 tons.
Which is faster, the Kotlin-class or Leander-class?
The Kotlin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Leander-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kotlin-class or Leander-class?
The Leander-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Kotlin-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kotlin-class or Leander-class?
The Kotlin-class is longer at 126.1 meters compared to the Leander-class's 113.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Kotlin-class and Leander-class have?
The Kotlin-class has a larger crew complement of 284 compared to the Leander-class's 260 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kotlin-class or Leander-class?
The Kotlin-class has been built in greater numbers with 27 vessels compared to 26 vessels of the Leander-class.