Kynda vs Leahy

Overview

The Kynda and the Leahy are both Cruiser classes.

Displacement is 5,500 tons for the Kynda vs 7,800 tons for the Leahy. The Kynda reaches 34 knots vs 32 knots for the Leahy. Operational range is 7,000 nautical miles for the Kynda vs 8,000 for the Leahy.

The Kynda was produced in 4 units vs 9 for the Leahy.

Soviet cruiser, introduced in 1962, displaced 5,500 tons, and had a crew of 390.
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Cruiser
Type Cruiser
Manufacturer Zhdanov Shipyard
Year introduced 1962
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
United States cruiser, introduced in 1962, propelled by two steam turbines providing 85,000 shp.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 5,500 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 34.0 knots β—‰
Range 7,000 nm at 2000 knots β—‰
Length 141.9 m β—‰
Beam 15.8 m β—‰
Crew 390
Propulsion 4 boilers, 2 steam turbines, 100,000 shp (75,000 kW)
Armament
  • 2Γ—4 SS-N-3b ASM (8+8 missiles)
  • 1 twin SA-N-1 'Goa' SAM launcher (16 missiles)
  • 2Γ— 76 mm AK-726 guns
  • 4Γ— 30 mm AK-630 guns
  • 2Γ— RBU-6000 ASW launchers
  • 2Γ—3 533mm torpedo tubes
Displacement 7,800 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots β—‰
Range 8,000 nm at 20 knots β—‰
Length 162.0 m β—‰
Beam 17.0 m β—‰
Crew --
Propulsion 2 Γ— steam turbines providing 85,000 shp (63 MW); 2 shafts; 4 Γ— boilers
Armament
  • 2 Γ— Mark 10 Terrier SAM
  • 1 Γ— ASROC ASW system
  • 4 Γ— 3 in(76 mm)guns (replaced by Harpoon missiles during 1980s)
  • 6 Γ— 12.75 in(324 mm)ASW TT
  • 2 Γ— Phalanx CIWS

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kynda-class or Leahy-class?
The Leahy-class has greater displacement at 7,800 tons compared to the Kynda-class's 5,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Kynda-class or Leahy-class?
The Kynda-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Leahy-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kynda-class or Leahy-class?
The Leahy-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Kynda-class's 7,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kynda-class or Leahy-class?
The Leahy-class is longer at 162.0 meters compared to the Kynda-class's 141.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kynda-class or Leahy-class?
The Leahy-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Kynda-class.