Leahy vs Slava
Overview
The Leahy and the Slava are both Cruiser classes.
Displacement is 7,800 tons for the Leahy vs 11,490 tons for the Slava. The Leahy reaches 32 knots vs 32 knots for the Slava. Operational range is 8,000 nautical miles for the Leahy vs 6,800 for the Slava.
The Leahy was produced in 9 units vs 3 for the Slava. The Leahy was commissioned in 1962, 20 years before the Slava (1982).
| 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 | 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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| Displacement | 11,490 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,800 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 186.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 20.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 485 |
| Propulsion | COGOG: GTU M21 2 × M70 cruise gas turbines and 4 × M90 boost gas turbines, 2 cruise steam turbines, 2 exhaust gas boilers, 4 × M8KF gas turbines, 2 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Leahy-class or Slava-class?
The Slava-class has greater displacement at 11,490 tons compared to the Leahy-class's 7,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Leahy-class or Slava-class?
The Slava-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Leahy-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Leahy-class or Slava-class?
The Leahy-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Slava-class's 6,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Leahy-class or Slava-class?
The Slava-class is longer at 186.4 meters compared to the Leahy-class's 162.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leahy-class or Slava-class?
The Leahy-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Slava-class.