Long Beach vs Sverdlov
Overview
The Long Beach and the Sverdlov are both Cruiser classes.
Displacement is 15,540 tons for the Long Beach vs 13,600 tons for the Sverdlov. The Long Beach reaches 30 knots vs 32 knots for the Sverdlov. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Long Beach vs 9,000 for the Sverdlov. The Long Beach carries a crew of 1,160 vs 1,250 for the Sverdlov.
The Long Beach was produced in 1 units vs 14 for the Sverdlov. The Long Beach was commissioned in 1961, 9 years after the Sverdlov (1952).
| American nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser, introduced in 1961, displaced 15,540 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Type | Nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser |
| Manufacturer | Bethlehem Steel Co. |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | $320 million |
| Displacement | 15,540 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 219.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 21.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 1,160 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 C1W nuclear reactors; 2 General Electric turbines; 80,000 shp (60 MW); 2 propellers |
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| Displacement | 13,600 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 210.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 22.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 1,250 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 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 Long Beach-class or Sverdlov-class?
The Long Beach-class has greater displacement at 15,540 tons compared to the Sverdlov-class's 13,600 tons.
Which is faster, the Long Beach-class or Sverdlov-class?
The Sverdlov-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Long Beach-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Long Beach-class or Sverdlov-class?
The Long Beach-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Sverdlov-class has a range of 9,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Long Beach-class or Sverdlov-class?
The Long Beach-class is longer at 219.8 meters compared to the Sverdlov-class's 210.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Long Beach-class and Sverdlov-class have?
The Sverdlov-class has a larger crew complement of 1,250 compared to the Long Beach-class's 1,160 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Long Beach-class or Sverdlov-class?
The Sverdlov-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Long Beach-class.