Halibut vs Kilo
The Halibut and the Kilo are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 3,655 tons for the Halibut vs 2,325 tons for the Kilo. The Halibut reaches 15 knots vs 17 knots for the Kilo. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Halibut vs 6,000 for the Kilo. The Halibut carries a crew of 97 vs 52 for the Kilo. Submerged displacement is 5,000 tons for the Halibut vs 3,075 tons for the Kilo. The Halibut was commissioned in 1960, 20 years before the Kilo (1980).
| American nuclear-powered submarine, introduced in 1960, propelled by a 7300 shp S3W reactor. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered guided missile submarine |
| Manufacturer | Mare Island Naval Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1960 |
| Number built | NA |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 3,655 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | Unlimited â—‰ |
| Length | 110.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 97 â—‰ |
| Max depth | NA |
| Propulsion | S3W reactor, 7300 shp; two turbines, two shafts |
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| Displacement | 2,325 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 17.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 7 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 72.6 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 9.9 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 52 â—‰ |
| 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 Halibut-class or Kilo-class?
The Halibut-class has greater displacement at 3,655 tons compared to the Kilo-class's 2,325 tons.
Which is faster, the Halibut-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Halibut-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Halibut-class or Kilo-class?
The Halibut-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Kilo-class has a range of 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Halibut-class or Kilo-class?
The Halibut-class is longer at 110.0 meters compared to the Kilo-class's 72.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Halibut-class and Kilo-class have?
The Halibut-class has a larger crew complement of 97 compared to the Kilo-class's 52 crew members.