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Kresta I & II vs Sverdlov

Kresta I & II vs Sverdlov at a glance — displacement 7,535 vs 16,640 tons, length 159 vs 210 m, speed 34 vs 32 knots, crew 380 vs 1,250.

Specifications
Kresta I & II Sverdlov
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Cruiser Cruiser
Type Guided-missile cruiser Cruiser
Manufacturer Zhdanov Shipyard Baltic Shipyard
Year introduced 1969 1952
Number built 10 units 14 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 7,535 tons 16,640 tons
Maximum speed 34.0 knots 32.0 knots
Range 10,500 nm at 14 knots 9,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 159.0 m 210.0 m
Beam 17.0 m 22.0 m
Crew 380 1,250
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Armament & Systems
Kresta I & II Sverdlov
Armament
  • 2 × quad SS-N-14 'Silex' anti-submarine missiles
  • 2 × twin SA-N-3 'Goblet' surface-to-air missile launchers (72 missiles)
  • 2 × twin 57-mm/70-cal AK-725 anti-aircraft guns
  • 4 × 30mm AK-630 CIWS
  • 2 × quintuple 533mm torpedo tubes
  • 2 x RBU-6000 12-barrel anti-submarine rocket launchers
  • 2 x RBU-1000 6-barrel anti-submarine rocket launchers
  • 4 × triple 15.2 cm (6.0 in)/57 cal B-38 guns in Mk5-bis turrets
  • 6 × twin 10 cm (3.9 in)/56 cal Model 1934 guns in SM-5-1 mounts
  • 16 × twin 3.7 cm (1.5 in) AA guns in V-11M mounts
  • 2 × quintuple 533 mm (21.0 in) torpedo tubes in PTA-53-68-bis mounts
Propulsion 2 shaft steam turbines, 4 boilers, 91,000–100,000 shp 2 × shaft geared steam turbines, 6 × boilers, 110,000 hp (82,000 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kresta I & II-class or Sverdlov-class?
The Sverdlov-class has greater displacement at 16,640 tons compared to the Kresta I & II-class's 7,535 tons.
Which is faster, the Kresta I & II-class or Sverdlov-class?
The Kresta I & II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Sverdlov-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kresta I & II-class or Sverdlov-class?
The Kresta I & II-class has a longer range at 10,500 nautical miles compared to the Sverdlov-class's 9,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kresta I & II-class or Sverdlov-class?
The Sverdlov-class is longer at 210.0 meters compared to the Kresta I & II-class's 159.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Kresta I & II-class and Sverdlov-class have?
The Sverdlov-class has a larger crew complement of 1,250 compared to the Kresta I & II-class's 380 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kresta I & II-class or Sverdlov-class?
The Sverdlov-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Kresta I & II-class.