Foxtrot vs Kilo
Overview
The Foxtrot and the Kilo are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 1,983 tons for the Foxtrot vs 2,325 tons for the Kilo. The Foxtrot reaches 16 knots vs 17 knots for the Kilo. Operational range is 20,000 nautical miles for the Foxtrot vs 6,000 for the Kilo. The Foxtrot carries a crew of 78 vs 52 for the Kilo. Submerged displacement is 2,515 tons for the Foxtrot vs 3,075 tons for the Kilo. The Kilo can dive to 300 m compared to 296 m for the Foxtrot.
The Foxtrot was produced in 75 units vs 75 for the Kilo. The Foxtrot was commissioned in 1958, 22 years before the Kilo (1980).
| Displacement | 1,983 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 16.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 20,000 nm at 8 knots ◉ |
| Length | 89.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 78 ◉ |
| Max depth | 296 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 3 × Kolomna 2D42M 2,000 hp (1,500 kW) diesel engines; 3 × Electric motors (two 1,350 hp and one 2,700 hp); 1 × 180 hp auxiliary motor; 3 shafts |
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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 Foxtrot-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class has greater displacement at 2,325 tons compared to the Foxtrot-class's 1,983 tons.
Which is faster, the Foxtrot-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Foxtrot-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the Foxtrot-class or Kilo-class?
The Foxtrot-class has a longer range at 20,000 nautical miles compared to the Kilo-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Foxtrot-class or Kilo-class?
The Foxtrot-class is longer at 89.9 meters compared to the Kilo-class's 72.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Foxtrot-class and Kilo-class have?
The Foxtrot-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the Kilo-class's 52 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Foxtrot-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Foxtrot-class's 296 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Foxtrot-class or Kilo-class?
Both the Foxtrot-class and Kilo-class have been built in equal numbers with 75 vessels each.