Sverdlov vs Truxtun

Overview

The Sverdlov and the Truxtun are both Cruiser classes.

Displacement is 13,600 tons for the Sverdlov vs 8,659 tons for the Truxtun. The Sverdlov reaches 32 knots vs 31 knots for the Truxtun. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Sverdlov vs 99,999 for the Truxtun. The Sverdlov carries a crew of 1,250 vs 492 for the Truxtun.

The Sverdlov was produced in 14 units vs 1 for the Truxtun. The Sverdlov was commissioned in 1952, 15 years before the Truxtun (1967).

Soviet cruiser, introduced in 1952, displaced 13,600 tons and had a crew of 1250.
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Cruiser
Type Cruiser
Manufacturer Baltic Shipyard
Year introduced 1952
Number built 14 units
Estimated unit price NA
American nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser, launched in 1967, displaced 8,659 tons.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Cruiser
Type Nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser
Manufacturer New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Year introduced 1967
Number built 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 13,600 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots β—‰
Range 9,000 nm at 18 knots β—‰
Length 210.0 m β—‰
Beam 22.0 m β—‰
Crew 1,250 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Γ— shaft geared steam turbines, 6 Γ— boilers, 110,000 hp (82,000 kW)
Armament
  • 4 Γ— triple 15.2 cm (6.0 in)/57 cal B-38 guns in Mk5-bis turrets
  • 6 Γ— twin 10 cm (3.9 in)/56 cal Model 1934 guns in SM-5-1 mounts
  • 16 Γ— twin 3.7 cm (1.5 in) AA guns in V-11M mounts
  • 2 Γ— quintuple 533 mm (21.0 in) torpedo tubes in PTA-53-68-bis mounts
Displacement 8,659 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 31.0 knots β—‰
Range Unlimited β—‰
Length 172.0 m β—‰
Beam 18.0 m β—‰
Crew 492 β—‰
Propulsion 2 GE pressurized-water D2G nuclear reactors, 2 shafts, 70,000 shp
Armament
  • 1 5 in (130 mm)/54 DP Mk 42 gun
  • 1 twin Mk 10 Mod 8 missile launcher for Standard ER and ASROC missiles
  • 3 20-missile horizontal drums in magazine
  • 2 x 2 12.75" Mk 32 fixed ASW torpedo tubes
  • 2 x 4 Harpoon anti-ship missile tubes
  • 2 x Phalanx CIWS

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Sverdlov-class or Truxtun-class?
The Sverdlov-class has greater displacement at 13,600 tons compared to the Truxtun-class's 8,659 tons.
Which is faster, the Sverdlov-class or Truxtun-class?
The Sverdlov-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Truxtun-class's 31 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sverdlov-class or Truxtun-class?
The Truxtun-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Sverdlov-class has a range of 9,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sverdlov-class or Truxtun-class?
The Sverdlov-class is longer at 210.0 meters compared to the Truxtun-class's 172.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Sverdlov-class and Truxtun-class have?
The Sverdlov-class has a larger crew complement of 1,250 compared to the Truxtun-class's 492 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sverdlov-class or Truxtun-class?
The Sverdlov-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Truxtun-class.