California vs Slava
Overview
The California and the Slava are both Cruiser classes.
Displacement is 10,600 tons for the California vs 11,490 tons for the Slava. The California reaches 30 knots vs 32 knots for the Slava. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the California vs 6,800 for the Slava. The California carries a crew of 584 vs 485 for the Slava.
The California was produced in 2 units vs 3 for the Slava. The California was commissioned in 1974, 8 years before the Slava (1982).
| United States guided-missile cruiser, introduced in 1974, propelled by two General Electric reactors. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Type | Guided-missile cruiser |
| Manufacturer | Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 10,600 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 179.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 19.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 584 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × General Electric D2G reactors generating 60,000 shp (45,000 kW) |
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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 California-class or Slava-class?
The Slava-class has greater displacement at 11,490 tons compared to the California-class's 10,600 tons.
Which is faster, the California-class or Slava-class?
The Slava-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the California-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the California-class or Slava-class?
The California-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Slava-class has a range of 6,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the California-class or Slava-class?
The Slava-class is longer at 186.4 meters compared to the California-class's 179.0 meters.
How many crew members do the California-class and Slava-class have?
The California-class has a larger crew complement of 584 compared to the Slava-class's 485 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the California-class or Slava-class?
The Slava-class has been built in greater numbers with 3 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the California-class.