Kotlin vs Type 051B
The Kotlin and the Type 051B are both Destroyer classes. The Type 051B displaces 6,096 tons — 2.3x the Kotlin's 2,662 tons. The Kotlin reaches 38 knots vs 29 knots for the Type 051B. The Kotlin carries a crew of 284 vs 250 for the Type 051B. The Kotlin was produced in 27 units vs 1 for the Type 051B. The Kotlin was commissioned in 1955, 43 years before the Type 051B (1998).
| 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) |
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| Displacement | 6,096 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 14 knots |
| Length | 154.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 250 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined diesel or gas: 2 × Ukrainian gas turbines (35.7 MW), 2 × MTU 1163 TB 83 diesel engines (6.5 MW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kotlin-class or Type 051B-class?
The Type 051B-class has greater displacement at 6,096 tons compared to the Kotlin-class's 2,662 tons.
Which is faster, the Kotlin-class or Type 051B-class?
The Kotlin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Type 051B-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kotlin-class or Type 051B-class?
The Type 051B-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Kotlin-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kotlin-class or Type 051B-class?
The Type 051B-class is longer at 154.0 meters compared to the Kotlin-class's 126.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Kotlin-class and Type 051B-class have?
The Kotlin-class has a larger crew complement of 284 compared to the Type 051B-class's 250 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kotlin-class or Type 051B-class?
The Kotlin-class has been built in greater numbers with 27 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 051B-class.