Bainbridge vs Leahy
Overview
The Bainbridge and the Leahy are both Cruiser classes.
Displacement is 9,100 tons for the Bainbridge vs 7,800 tons for the Leahy. The Bainbridge reaches 34 knots vs 32 knots for the Leahy. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Bainbridge vs 8,000 for the Leahy.
The Bainbridge was produced in 1 units vs 9 for the Leahy.
| United States cruiser, introduced in 1962, utilized two G.E. reactors for propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Type | Nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser |
| Manufacturer | Bethlehem Steel |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| United States cruiser, introduced in 1962, propelled by two steam turbines providing 85,000 shp. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Type | Guided-missile cruiser |
| Manufacturer | Bath Iron Works |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number built | 9 units |
| Estimated unit price | $36 million |
| Displacement | 9,100 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 34.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 172.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 556 |
| Propulsion | 60,000 shp; 2 G.E. Reactors (D2G), Geared Turbines, 2 screws |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 7,800 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 162.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | -- |
| Propulsion | 2 × steam turbines providing 85,000 shp (63 MW); 2 shafts; 4 × boilers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Bainbridge-class or Leahy-class?
The Bainbridge-class has greater displacement at 9,100 tons compared to the Leahy-class's 7,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Bainbridge-class or Leahy-class?
The Bainbridge-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Leahy-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Bainbridge-class or Leahy-class?
The Bainbridge-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Leahy-class has a range of 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Bainbridge-class or Leahy-class?
The Bainbridge-class is longer at 172.0 meters compared to the Leahy-class's 162.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bainbridge-class or Leahy-class?
The Leahy-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Bainbridge-class.