Admiral Gorshkov class vs Arleigh Burke class
Warships ยท ๐ท๐บ Russia vs ๐บ๐ธ United States
Russia's most modern frigate class and the first warship to deploy the Zircon hypersonic anti-ship missile operationally.
The most-produced large surface combatant since WWII and the backbone of US missile defense at sea, still in production after three decades.
Key differences
- Arleigh Burke class is faster: 56 vs 54 km/h (+4%).
- Admiral Gorshkov class is cheaper: ~$500M vs ~$2,200M per unit.
- Arleigh Burke class is far more numerous: 74+ built vs 4+.
- Admiral Gorshkov class is the newer design (entered service 2018 vs 1991).
Specifications side by side
| Admiral Gorshkov class | Arleigh Burke class | |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ท๐บ Russia | Country of origin | ๐บ๐ธ United States |
| 2018 | In service since | 1991 |
| 54 km/h | Top speed | 56 km/h |
| 8,300 km | Range | 8,100 km |
| 5,400 t | Weight | 9,700 t |
| 210 | Crew | 329 |
| 16 UKSK cells: Kalibr, Oniks, Zircon hypersonic; Poliment-Redut SAM | Armament | 90-96 VLS: SM-2/3/6, Tomahawk, ESSM; Aegis BMD |
| ~$500M | Unit cost | ~$2,200M |
| 4+ | Units built | 74+ |
Tables compare stated specifications; real combat outcomes depend on crew training, situation, support and rules of engagement โ not stats alone.