Glenard P. Lipscomb vs Kilo
The Glenard P. Lipscomb and the Kilo are both Submarine classes. The Glenard P. Lipscomb displaces 5,906 tons — 2.5x the Kilo's 2,325 tons. The Glenard P. Lipscomb reaches 18 knots vs 17 knots for the Kilo. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Glenard P. Lipscomb vs 6,000 for the Kilo. The Glenard P. Lipscomb carries a crew of 121 vs 52 for the Kilo. Submerged displacement is 6,584 tons for the Glenard P. Lipscomb vs 3,075 tons for the Kilo. The Glenard P. Lipscomb can dive to 400 m compared to 300 m for the Kilo. The Glenard P. Lipscomb was commissioned in 1974, 6 years before the Kilo (1980).
| United States nuclear attack submarine, introduced in 1974, utilized a turbo-electric drive system. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number built | NA |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 5,906 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 111.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.7 m ◉ |
| Crew | 121 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | S5W reactor, turbo-electric drive system with a direct-current main motor |
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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 Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Kilo-class?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class has greater displacement at 5,906 tons compared to the Kilo-class's 2,325 tons.
Which is faster, the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Kilo-class?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Kilo-class's 17 knots.
Which has longer range, the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Kilo-class?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Kilo-class has a range of 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Kilo-class?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class is longer at 111.0 meters compared to the Kilo-class's 72.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class and Kilo-class have?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class has a larger crew complement of 121 compared to the Kilo-class's 52 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Glenard P. Lipscomb-class or Kilo-class?
The Glenard P. Lipscomb-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Kilo-class's 300 meters.