Kotlin vs Shirane
The Kotlin and the Shirane are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 2,662 tons for the Kotlin vs 5,200 tons for the Shirane. The Kotlin reaches 38 knots vs 31 knots for the Shirane. The Kotlin carries a crew of 284 vs 350 for the Shirane. The Kotlin was produced in 27 units vs 2 for the Shirane. The Kotlin was commissioned in 1955, 25 years before the Shirane (1980).
| Displacement | 2,662 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 38.0 knots â—‰ |
| 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) |
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| Displacement | 5,200 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 31.0 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 159.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 17.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 350 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × IHI boilers, 2 × turbines, 2 shafts, 70,000 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kotlin-class or Shirane-class?
The Shirane-class has greater displacement at 5,200 tons compared to the Kotlin-class's 2,662 tons.
Which is faster, the Kotlin-class or Shirane-class?
The Kotlin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Shirane-class's 31 knots.
Which is longer, the Kotlin-class or Shirane-class?
The Shirane-class is longer at 159.0 meters compared to the Kotlin-class's 126.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Kotlin-class and Shirane-class have?
The Shirane-class has a larger crew complement of 350 compared to the Kotlin-class's 284 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kotlin-class or Shirane-class?
The Kotlin-class has been built in greater numbers with 27 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Shirane-class.