Hai Shih vs Kilo
Overview
The Hai Shih and the Kilo are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 1,570 tons for the Hai Shih vs 2,325 tons for the Kilo. The Hai Shih reaches 20 knots vs 17 knots for the Kilo. Operational range is 11,000 nautical miles for the Hai Shih vs 6,000 for the Kilo. The Hai Shih carries a crew of 81 vs 52 for the Kilo.
The Hai Shih was produced in 2 units vs 75 for the Kilo. The Hai Shih was commissioned in 1973, 7 years before the Kilo (1980).
| Commissioned by Taiwan in 1973, the US-built *Hai Shih*-class submarine serves primarily in a training role and is distinguished by its World War II-era Tench-class hull. | |
| Origin | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric training submarine |
| Manufacturer | Portsmouth Naval Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 1,570 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 11,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 95.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 81 ◉ |
| Max depth | NA |
| Propulsion | 4 × diesel engines driving electrical generators, 2 × 126-cell Sargo batteries, 2 × low-speed... |
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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 Hai Shih-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class has greater displacement at 2,325 tons compared to the Hai Shih-class's 1,570 tons.
Which is faster, the Hai Shih-class or Kilo-class?
The Hai Shih-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Kilo-class's 17 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hai Shih-class or Kilo-class?
The Hai Shih-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Kilo-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hai Shih-class or Kilo-class?
The Hai Shih-class is longer at 95.0 meters compared to the Kilo-class's 72.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Hai Shih-class and Kilo-class have?
The Hai Shih-class has a larger crew complement of 81 compared to the Kilo-class's 52 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hai Shih-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Hai Shih-class.