Leahy vs Ticonderoga
The Leahy and the Ticonderoga are both Cruiser classes. Displacement is 7,800 tons for the Leahy vs 9,800 tons for the Ticonderoga. The Leahy reaches 32 knots vs 32 knots for the Ticonderoga. Operational range is 8,000 nautical miles for the Leahy vs 6,000 for the Ticonderoga. The Leahy was produced in 9 units vs 27 for the Ticonderoga. Cost per hull is $36M for the Leahy vs $1,000M for the Ticonderoga. The Leahy was commissioned in 1962, 21 years before the Ticonderoga (1983).
| 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 |
| American guided-missile cruiser, introduced in 1983, uses four General Electric LM2500 gas turbine engines. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Type | Guided-missile cruiser |
| Manufacturer | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number built | 27 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1,000 million |
| Displacement | 7,800 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 162.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 17.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | -- |
| Propulsion | 2 × steam turbines providing 85,000 shp (63 MW); 2 shafts; 4 × boilers |
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| Displacement | 9,800 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 173.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 16.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 330 |
| Propulsion | 4 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbine engines, 2 × controllable-reversible pitch propellers, 2 × rudders |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Leahy-class or Ticonderoga-class?
The Ticonderoga-class has greater displacement at 9,800 tons compared to the Leahy-class's 7,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Leahy-class or Ticonderoga-class?
The Ticonderoga-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 Ticonderoga-class?
The Leahy-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Ticonderoga-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Leahy-class or Ticonderoga-class?
The Ticonderoga-class is longer at 173.0 meters compared to the Leahy-class's 162.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Leahy-class or Ticonderoga-class?
The Ticonderoga-class is more expensive at approximately $1.0 billion per unit compared to the Leahy-class at $36 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leahy-class or Ticonderoga-class?
The Ticonderoga-class has been built in greater numbers with 27 vessels compared to 9 vessels of the Leahy-class.