Ethan Allen vs Kilo
The Ethan Allen and the Kilo are both Submarine classes. The Ethan Allen displaces 7,057 tons — 3.0x the Kilo's 2,325 tons. The Ethan Allen reaches 16 knots vs 17 knots for the Kilo. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Ethan Allen vs 6,000 for the Kilo. The Ethan Allen carries a crew of 140 vs 52 for the Kilo. Submerged displacement is 8,011 tons for the Ethan Allen vs 3,075 tons for the Kilo. The Ethan Allen can dive to 400 m compared to 300 m for the Kilo. The Ethan Allen was produced in 5 units vs 75 for the Kilo. The Ethan Allen was commissioned in 1961, 19 years before the Kilo (1980).
| American ballistic missile submarine, 7,057 tons displacement, introduced in 1961. | |
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| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Ballistic missile submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number built | 5 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 7,057 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 16.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 125.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 140 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 S5W PWR, 2 geared steam turbines (15,000 shp (11,000 kW)), 1 shaft |
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| Displacement | 2,325 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 17.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 7 knots ◉ |
| Length | 72.6 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.9 m ◉ |
| Crew | 52 ◉ |
| Max depth | 300 m ◉ |
| 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 Ethan Allen-class or Kilo-class?
The Ethan Allen-class has greater displacement at 7,057 tons compared to the Kilo-class's 2,325 tons.
Which is faster, the Ethan Allen-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Ethan Allen-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ethan Allen-class or Kilo-class?
The Ethan Allen-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Kilo-class has a range of 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ethan Allen-class or Kilo-class?
The Ethan Allen-class is longer at 125.1 meters compared to the Kilo-class's 72.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Ethan Allen-class and Kilo-class have?
The Ethan Allen-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Kilo-class's 52 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Ethan Allen-class or Kilo-class?
The Ethan Allen-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Kilo-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ethan Allen-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Ethan Allen-class.