Dolphin vs Kilo
The Dolphin and the Kilo are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 1,640 tons for the Dolphin vs 2,325 tons for the Kilo. The Dolphin reaches 11 knots vs 17 knots for the Kilo. Operational range is 8,000 nautical miles for the Dolphin vs 6,000 for the Kilo. The Dolphin carries a crew of 45 vs 52 for the Kilo. Submerged displacement is 1,900 tons for the Dolphin vs 3,075 tons for the Kilo. The Dolphin can dive to 350 m compared to 300 m for the Kilo. The Dolphin was produced in 5 units vs 75 for the Kilo. Cost per hull is $1,000M for the Dolphin vs $200M for the Kilo. The Dolphin was commissioned in 1999, 19 years after the Kilo (1980).
| Israeli diesel-electric submarine, 1,640 tons displacement, utilizes air-independent propulsion in the Dolphin 2 class. | |
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| Origin | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric submarine |
| Manufacturer | Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number built | 5 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1,000 million |
| Displacement | 1,640 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 8 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 57.3 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 6.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 45 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 350 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 3 diesels, 1 shaft, 4,243 shp (3,164 kW); Dolphin 2 class: air-independent HDW Fuel Cell System |
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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 Dolphin-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class has greater displacement at 2,325 tons compared to the Dolphin-class's 1,640 tons.
Which is faster, the Dolphin-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Dolphin-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Dolphin-class or Kilo-class?
The Dolphin-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Kilo-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Dolphin-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class is longer at 72.6 meters compared to the Dolphin-class's 57.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Dolphin-class and Kilo-class have?
The Kilo-class has a larger crew complement of 52 compared to the Dolphin-class's 45 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Dolphin-class or Kilo-class?
The Dolphin-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 350 meters compared to the Kilo-class's 300 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Dolphin-class or Kilo-class?
The Dolphin-class is more expensive at approximately $1.0 billion per unit compared to the Kilo-class at $200 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dolphin-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Dolphin-class.