Kotlin vs Type 055
The Kotlin and the Type 055 are both Destroyer classes. The Type 055 displaces 13,000 tons — 4.9x the Kotlin's 2,662 tons. The Kotlin reaches 38 knots vs 30 knots for the Type 055. The Kotlin carries a crew of 284 vs 300 for the Type 055. The Kotlin was produced in 27 units vs 8 for the Type 055. The Kotlin was commissioned in 1955, 65 years before the Type 055 (2020).
| 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 | 13,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 12 knots |
| Length | 180.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 300 ◉ |
| Propulsion | COGAG 4 × QC-280 gas turbines (28 MW (38,000 hp) each) Total: 112 MW (150,000 shp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kotlin-class or Type 055-class?
The Type 055-class has greater displacement at 13,000 tons compared to the Kotlin-class's 2,662 tons.
Which is faster, the Kotlin-class or Type 055-class?
The Kotlin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Type 055-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kotlin-class or Type 055-class?
The Type 055-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Kotlin-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kotlin-class or Type 055-class?
The Type 055-class is longer at 180.0 meters compared to the Kotlin-class's 126.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Kotlin-class and Type 055-class have?
The Type 055-class has a larger crew complement of 300 compared to the Kotlin-class's 284 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kotlin-class or Type 055-class?
The Kotlin-class has been built in greater numbers with 27 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Type 055-class.