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Moskva vs Sverdlov

Moskva vs Sverdlov at a glance — displacement 15,280 vs 16,640 tons, length 189 vs 210 m, speed 28 vs 32 knots, crew 850 vs 1,250.

Specifications
Moskva Sverdlov
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Cruiser Cruiser
Type Helicopter cruiser Cruiser
Manufacturer Soviet Shipyard No. 444 Baltic Shipyard
Year introduced 1967 1952
Number built 2 units 14 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 15,280 tons 16,640 tons
Maximum speed 28.0 knots 32.0 knots
Range 9,000 nm at 15 knots 9,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 189.0 m 210.0 m
Beam 34.0 m 22.0 m
Crew 850 1,250
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Armament & Systems
Moskva Sverdlov
Armament
  • 2 × twin SA-N-3 'Goblet' surface-to-air missile launchers
  • 2 × twin 57 mm (2.2 in)/80 guns
  • 1 × SUW-N-1 launcher for FRAS-1 anti-submarine missiles
  • 2 × RBU-6000 ASW rockets
  • 10 × 553 mm (22 in) torpedo tubes (2 × 5)
  • 2 × ZIF-121 rocket launchers (PK-2 decoy)
  • 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 × 45000 hp TV-12 steam turbines, 2 × fixed pitch propellers, 2 × 1500 kW TD-1500 turbine-type generators, 2 × 1500 kW diesel-generators 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 Moskva-class or Sverdlov-class?
The Sverdlov-class has greater displacement at 16,640 tons compared to the Moskva-class's 15,280 tons.
Which is faster, the Moskva-class or Sverdlov-class?
The Sverdlov-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Moskva-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Moskva-class or Sverdlov-class?
The Sverdlov-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Moskva-class's 9,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Moskva-class or Sverdlov-class?
The Sverdlov-class is longer at 210.0 meters compared to the Moskva-class's 189.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Moskva-class and Sverdlov-class have?
The Sverdlov-class has a larger crew complement of 1,250 compared to the Moskva-class's 850 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Moskva-class or Sverdlov-class?
The Sverdlov-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Moskva-class.