Amur vs Improved Kilo
| Russian attack submarine, introduced in 2030, uses a totally new main electric engine. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Rubin Design Bureau |
| Year introduced | 2030 |
| Number built | 0 units |
| Estimated unit price | $450 million |
| Displacement | 950 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 58.8 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 5.7 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 18 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 300 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Totally new main electric engine using permanent magnets |
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| Displacement | 2,325 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 7,500 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 (4,100–5,100 kW) propulsion motor; 1 × fixed-pitch 6-bladed or 7-bladed propeller |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Amur-class or Improved Kilo-class?
The Improved Kilo-class has greater displacement at 2,325 tons compared to the Amur-class's 950 tons.
Which is faster, the Amur-class or Improved Kilo-class?
The Improved Kilo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Amur-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Amur-class or Improved Kilo-class?
The Improved Kilo-class has a longer range at 7,500 nautical miles compared to the Amur-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Amur-class or Improved Kilo-class?
The Improved Kilo-class is longer at 72.6 meters compared to the Amur-class's 58.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Amur-class and Improved Kilo-class have?
The Improved Kilo-class has a larger crew complement of 52 compared to the Amur-class's 18 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Amur-class or Improved Kilo-class?
The Improved Kilo-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Amur-class's 300 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Amur-class or Improved Kilo-class?
The Amur-class is more expensive at approximately $450 million per unit compared to the Improved Kilo-class at $200 million.