Kilo vs Type 209
The Kilo and the Type 209 are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 2,325 tons for the Kilo vs 1,285 tons for the Type 209. The Kilo reaches 17 knots vs 11 knots for the Type 209. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Kilo vs 11,000 for the Type 209. The Kilo carries a crew of 52 vs 36 for the Type 209. Submerged displacement is 3,075 tons for the Kilo vs 1,810 tons for the Type 209. The Type 209 can dive to 500 m compared to 300 m for the Kilo. The Kilo was produced in 75 units vs 68 for the Type 209. Cost per hull is $200M for the Kilo vs $285M for the Type 209. The Kilo was commissioned in 1980, 9 years after the Type 209 (1971).
| 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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| Displacement | 1,285 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 11,000 nm at 10 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 64.4 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 6.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 36 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 500 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 1 shaft, 6,100 shp (4,500 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kilo-class or Type 209-class?
The Kilo-class has greater displacement at 2,325 tons compared to the Type 209-class's 1,285 tons.
Which is faster, the Kilo-class or Type 209-class?
The Kilo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Type 209-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kilo-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Kilo-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kilo-class or Type 209-class?
The Kilo-class is longer at 72.6 meters compared to the Type 209-class's 64.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Kilo-class and Type 209-class have?
The Kilo-class has a larger crew complement of 52 compared to the Type 209-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Kilo-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Kilo-class's 300 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Kilo-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the Kilo-class at $200 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kilo-class or Type 209-class?
The Kilo-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 68 vessels of the Type 209-class.