Agosta vs Kilo
The Agosta and the Kilo are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 1,524 tons for the Agosta vs 2,325 tons for the Kilo. The Agosta reaches 12 knots vs 17 knots for the Kilo. Operational range is 8,500 nautical miles for the Agosta vs 6,000 for the Kilo. The Agosta carries a crew of 41 vs 52 for the Kilo. Submerged displacement is 1,788 tons for the Agosta vs 3,075 tons for the Kilo. The Agosta can dive to 300 m compared to 300 m for the Kilo. The Agosta was produced in 13 units vs 75 for the Kilo. Cost per hull is $950M for the Agosta vs $200M for the Kilo. The Agosta was commissioned in 1977, 3 years before the Kilo (1980).
| Displacement | 1,524 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,500 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 67.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 6.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 41 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 300 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | diesel-electric |
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| Displacement | 2,325 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 17.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 7 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 72.6 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 9.9 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 52 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 300 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric propulsion, 2 × 1000 kW diesel generators, 1 × 5,500–6,800 shp propulsion motor, 1 × fixed-pitch 6-bladed or 7-bladed propeller |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Agosta-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class has greater displacement at 2,325 tons compared to the Agosta-class's 1,524 tons.
Which is faster, the Agosta-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Agosta-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Agosta-class or Kilo-class?
The Agosta-class has a longer range at 8,500 nautical miles compared to the Kilo-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Agosta-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class is longer at 72.6 meters compared to the Agosta-class's 67.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Agosta-class and Kilo-class have?
The Kilo-class has a larger crew complement of 52 compared to the Agosta-class's 41 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Agosta-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Agosta-class's 300 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Agosta-class or Kilo-class?
The Agosta-class is more expensive at approximately $950 million per unit compared to the Kilo-class at $200 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Agosta-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 13 vessels of the Agosta-class.