Kitty Hawk vs Ulyanovsk
| United States aircraft carrier, 83,090 tons displacement, propelled by steam turbines generating 280,000 shp. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | New York Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Soviet aircraft carrier, 65,800 tons displacement, powered by four nuclear reactors. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Chernomorsky Shipyard 444 |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number built | NA |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 83,090 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 10,428 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 326.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 86.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5,624 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 8 × steam boilers with Westinghouse geared steam turbines, 4 × shafts, 280,000 shp (210 MW) |
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| Displacement | 85,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | Unlimited â—‰ |
| Length | 321.2 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 83.9 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3,400 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 × KN-3 nuclear reactors, 4 × steam turbines, four shafts, 280,000 shp (210,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kitty Hawk-class or Ulyanovsk-class?
The Ulyanovsk-class has greater displacement at 85,000 tons compared to the Kitty Hawk-class's 83,090 tons.
Which is faster, the Kitty Hawk-class or Ulyanovsk-class?
The Kitty Hawk-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Ulyanovsk-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kitty Hawk-class or Ulyanovsk-class?
The Ulyanovsk-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Kitty Hawk-class has a range of 10,428 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kitty Hawk-class or Ulyanovsk-class?
The Kitty Hawk-class is longer at 326.0 meters compared to the Ulyanovsk-class's 321.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Kitty Hawk-class and Ulyanovsk-class have?
The Kitty Hawk-class has a larger crew complement of 5,624 compared to the Ulyanovsk-class's 3,400 crew members.