Golf I & II vs Kilo
Overview
The Golf I & II and the Kilo are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 2,794 tons for the Golf I & II vs 2,325 tons for the Kilo. The Golf I & II reaches 17 knots vs 17 knots for the Kilo. Operational range is 9,500 nautical miles for the Golf I & II vs 6,000 for the Kilo. The Golf I & II carries a crew of 80 vs 52 for the Kilo. Submerged displacement is 3,553 tons for the Golf I & II vs 3,075 tons for the Kilo. The Golf I & II can dive to 300 m compared to 300 m for the Kilo.
The Golf I & II was produced in 23 units vs 75 for the Kilo. The Golf I & II was commissioned in 1958, 22 years before the Kilo (1980).
| Ex-USSR diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1958, carried three R-13 ballistic missiles in a vertical launch configuration. | |
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| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric ballistic missile submarine |
| Manufacturer | Russian State Industry |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number built | 23 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 2,794 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 17.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,500 nm at 5 knots ◉ |
| Length | 98.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 80 ◉ |
| Max depth | 300 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 3 × diesel engines, each 2,000 bhp (1,500 kW); 3 × electric motors, 5,200 shp (3,880 kW); 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 Golf I & II-class or Kilo-class?
The Golf I & II-class has greater displacement at 2,794 tons compared to the Kilo-class's 2,325 tons.
Which is faster, the Golf I & II-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Golf I & II-class's 17 knots.
Which has longer range, the Golf I & II-class or Kilo-class?
The Golf I & II-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Kilo-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Golf I & II-class or Kilo-class?
The Golf I & II-class is longer at 98.4 meters compared to the Kilo-class's 72.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Golf I & II-class and Kilo-class have?
The Golf I & II-class has a larger crew complement of 80 compared to the Kilo-class's 52 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Golf I & II-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Golf I & II-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Golf I & II-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 23 vessels of the Golf I & II-class.