Kotlin vs Horizon

Overview

The Kotlin and the Horizon are both Destroyer classes.

The Horizon displaces 7,050 tons — 2.6x the Kotlin's 2,662 tons. The Kotlin reaches 38 knots vs 29 knots for the Horizon. The Kotlin carries a crew of 284 vs 236 for the Horizon.

The Kotlin was produced in 27 units vs 4 for the Horizon. The Kotlin was commissioned in 1955, 52 years before the Horizon (2007).

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
French air-defence destroyer, introduced in 2007, displaces 7,050 tons and uses a CODOG propulsion system.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Destroyer
Type Air-defence destroyer
Manufacturer Horizon Sas
Year introduced 2007
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 2,662 tons
Maximum speed 38.0 knots
Range NA
Length 126.1 m
Beam 12.7 m
Crew 284
Propulsion 2 × shaft geared steam turbines, 4 boilers, 72,000 hp (54 MW)
Armament
  • 4 × 130 mm (5.1 in) SM-2-1 guns (2×2)
  • 16 × 45 mm (1.8 in) SM-20-ZIF guns (4×4)
  • 10 × 533 mm (20 in) PTA-53-56 torpedo tubes (2×5)
  • 6 × BMB-2 depth charge throwers
  • 50 × mines
Displacement 7,050 tons
Maximum speed 29.0 knots
Range 6,100 nm at 3500 knots
Length 152.9 m
Beam 20.3 m
Crew 236
Propulsion CODOG scheme: 2 × GE/Avio General Electric LM2500 Plus TAG, 20.500 kW (27.491 hp) each; 2 × diesel engines SEMT Pielstick 12PA6 STC 4.320 kW (5.793 hp) each
Armament
  • PAAMS air-defence system
  • 48-cell A50 Sylver Vertical Launching System
  • Aster 15 missiles
  • Aster 30 missiles
  • 8 × Exocet MM40 Block 3 (France)
  • 8 × TESEO Mk-2/A (Italy)
  • 2 or 3 × OTO Melara 76 mm Super Rapid guns
  • 2 × 2 Sadral Mistral Simbad-RC CIWS
  • 2 × OTO Melara 25/80 gun
  • 3 × 20 mm Narwhal remotely-operated guns
  • 2 × WASS B515/1 single torpedo tubes for MU90 Impact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kotlin-class or Horizon-class?
The Horizon-class has greater displacement at 7,050 tons compared to the Kotlin-class's 2,662 tons.
Which is faster, the Kotlin-class or Horizon-class?
The Kotlin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Horizon-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kotlin-class or Horizon-class?
The Horizon-class has a longer range at 6,100 nautical miles compared to the Kotlin-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kotlin-class or Horizon-class?
The Horizon-class is longer at 152.9 meters compared to the Kotlin-class's 126.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Kotlin-class and Horizon-class have?
The Kotlin-class has a larger crew complement of 284 compared to the Horizon-class's 236 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kotlin-class or Horizon-class?
The Kotlin-class has been built in greater numbers with 27 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Horizon-class.