United Shipbuilding Corporation Kirov-class vs BAE Systems Type 45 Daring
Full specs: United Shipbuilding Corporation Kirov-class BAE Systems Type 45 Daring
United Shipbuilding Corporation Kirov-class and BAE Systems Type 45 Daring are both warship, compared here on public specifications. The BAE Systems Type 45 Daring leads on vls cells (48 vs 20). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full data
Full spec sheet
| Firepower | ||
| VLS cells | 20 | 48 ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 252 m | 152.4 m |
| Naval | ||
| Displacement (t) | 24,300 t | 8,500 t |
| Full-load displacement (t) | 28,000 t | 8,500 t |
| Max speed (kn) | 32 kn ✓ | 29 kn |
| Range (nmi) | 14,000 nmi ✓ | 7,000 nmi |
| Complement | 710 | 191 |
| Aircraft carried | 3 | N/A |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | N/A | $1,200,000,000 |
| Units built | 4 | 6 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 1 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper? +
The BAE Systems Type 45 Daring has the lower public unit-cost figure at 1,200,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher vls cells? +
The BAE Systems Type 45 Daring has the higher vls cells at 48.
Which has the higher max speed? +
The United Shipbuilding Corporation Kirov-class has the higher max speed at 32 kn.
Which has the higher range? +
The United Shipbuilding Corporation Kirov-class has the higher range at 14,000 nmi.
Which has the higher units built? +
The BAE Systems Type 45 Daring has the higher units built at 6.
Which has the higher operator countries? +
The United Shipbuilding Corporation Kirov-class has the higher operator countries at 1.
Is the United Shipbuilding Corporation Kirov-class better than the BAE Systems Type 45 Daring? +
On the public specs we track, United Shipbuilding Corporation Kirov-class and BAE Systems Type 45 Daring are closely matched, United Shipbuilding Corporation Kirov-class leads on max speed, range, while BAE Systems Type 45 Daring leads on vls cells, units built. See the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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