Götland vs Improved Kilo
The Götland and the Improved Kilo are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 1,494 tons for the Götland vs 2,325 tons for the Improved Kilo. The Götland reaches 11 knots vs 12 knots for the Improved Kilo. Operational range is 1,700 nautical miles for the Götland vs 7,500 for the Improved Kilo. The Götland carries a crew of 32 vs 52 for the Improved Kilo. Submerged displacement is 1,599 tons for the Götland vs 3,075 tons for the Improved Kilo. The Götland can dive to 300 m compared to 300 m for the Improved Kilo. The Götland was produced in 3 units vs 75 for the Improved Kilo. The Götland was commissioned in 1996, 16 years after the Improved Kilo (1980).
| Swedish diesel-electric submarine, 1,494 tons displacement, utilizes Stirling air-independent propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric submarines |
| Manufacturer | Kockums |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number built | 3 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 1,494 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,700 nm at 5 knots ◉ |
| Length | 60.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 32 ◉ |
| Max depth | 300 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Diesel-electric MTU engines; 2 × Kockums v4-275R Stirling AIP units |
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| Displacement | 2,325 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 7,500 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 (4,100–5,100 kW) propulsion motor; 1 × fixed-pitch 6-bladed or 7-bladed propeller |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Götland-class or Improved Kilo-class?
The Improved Kilo-class has greater displacement at 2,325 tons compared to the Götland-class's 1,494 tons.
Which is faster, the Götland-class or Improved Kilo-class?
The Improved Kilo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Götland-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Götland-class or Improved Kilo-class?
The Improved Kilo-class has a longer range at 7,500 nautical miles compared to the Götland-class's 1,700 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Götland-class or Improved Kilo-class?
The Improved Kilo-class is longer at 72.6 meters compared to the Götland-class's 60.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Götland-class and Improved Kilo-class have?
The Improved Kilo-class has a larger crew complement of 52 compared to the Götland-class's 32 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Götland-class or Improved Kilo-class?
The Improved Kilo-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Götland-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Götland-class or Improved Kilo-class?
The Improved Kilo-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Götland-class.