Kirov vs Slava

Overview

The Kirov and the Slava are both Cruiser classes.

The Kirov displaces 28,000 tons — 2.4x the Slava's 11,490 tons. The Kirov reaches 32 knots vs 32 knots for the Slava. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Kirov vs 6,800 for the Slava. The Kirov carries a crew of 710 vs 485 for the Slava.

The Kirov was produced in 4 units vs 3 for the Slava. The Kirov was commissioned in 1980, 2 years before the Slava (1982).

Kirov

Ex-USSR battlecruiser, 28,000 tons displacement, propelled by a CONAS nuclear and steam turbine system.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Cruiser
Type Heavy guided-missile cruiser / battlecruiser
Manufacturer Baltic Shipyard
Year introduced 1980
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
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Slava

Ex-USSR cruiser, introduced in 1982, displaces 11,490 tons and uses COGOG propulsion.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Cruiser
Type Guided-missile cruiser
Manufacturer 61 Communards Shipyard
Year introduced 1982
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price NA
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Kirov

Displacement 28,000 tons ◉
Maximum speed 32.0 knots ◉
Range Unlimited ◉
Length 252.0 m ◉
Beam 28.5 m ◉
Crew 710 ◉
Propulsion 2-shaft CONAS, 2× KN-3 nuclear marine propulsion with 2× GT3A-688 steam turbines 140,000 shp (100,000 kW)
Armament
  • 20 × P-700 Granit (SS-N-19 Shipwreck) AShM
  • 96 × S-300F Fort (SA-N-6 Grumble) surface-to-air missiles
  • 48 × S-300F Fort and 48 S-300FM Fort-M (SA-N-20 Gargoyle) long-range SAM
  • 64 × 3K95 Kinzhal (SA-N-9 Gauntlet) point defense SAM
  • 40 × OSA-MA (SA-N-4 Gecko) PD SAM
  • 1 × twin AK-130 130 mm/L70 dual-purpose gun
  • 8 × AK-630 six-barreled Gatling 30 mm/L60 PD guns
  • 6 × CADS-N-1 Kortik gun/missile system
  • 2 × 6 RBU-1000 305 mm ASW rocket launchers
  • 1 × 10 (Udav-1) 254 mm ASW rocket launchers
  • 10 × 533 mm ASW/ASuW torpedo tubes

Slava

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
Armament
  • 16 (8 × 2) P-1000 Vulcan (SS-N-12 Sandbox) anti-ship missiles
  • 64 (8 × 8) S-300F Fort (SA-N-6 Grumble) long-range surface-to-air missiles
  • 40 (2 × 20) OSA-M (SA-N-4 Gecko) SR SAM
  • 1 × twin AK-130 130 mm/L70 dual purpose guns
  • 6 × 1 AK-630 close-in weapons systems
  • 2 × 12 RBU-6000 anti-submarine mortars
  • 10 (2 × 5) 533 mm torpedo tubes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kirov-class or Slava-class?
The Kirov-class has greater displacement at 28,000 tons compared to the Slava-class's 11,490 tons.
Which is faster, the Kirov-class or Slava-class?
The Slava-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Kirov-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kirov-class or Slava-class?
The Kirov-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Slava-class has a range of 6,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kirov-class or Slava-class?
The Kirov-class is longer at 252.0 meters compared to the Slava-class's 186.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Kirov-class and Slava-class have?
The Kirov-class has a larger crew complement of 710 compared to the Slava-class's 485 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kirov-class or Slava-class?
The Kirov-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Slava-class.

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