Slava vs Virginia
| 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 |
| American nuclear-powered cruiser, introduced in 1976, utilizes two General Electric D2G nuclear reactors. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Cruiser |
| Type | Nuclear-powered guided-missile cruiser |
| Manufacturer | Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $675 million |
| Displacement | 11,490 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 6,800 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 186.4 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 20.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 485 â—‰ |
| 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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| Displacement | 11,853 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 99,999 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 179.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 19.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 579 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 General Electric D2G nuclear reactors, two shafts, 60,000 shp (45,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Slava-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class has greater displacement at 11,853 tons compared to the Slava-class's 11,490 tons.
Which is faster, the Slava-class or Virginia-class?
The Slava-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Virginia-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Slava-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Slava-class has a range of 6,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Slava-class or Virginia-class?
The Slava-class is longer at 186.4 meters compared to the Virginia-class's 179.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Slava-class and Virginia-class have?
The Virginia-class has a larger crew complement of 579 compared to the Slava-class's 485 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Slava-class or Virginia-class?
The Virginia-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Slava-class.