Heroine vs Kilo
The Heroine and the Kilo are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 1,454 tons for the Heroine vs 2,325 tons for the Kilo. The Heroine reaches 10 knots vs 17 knots for the Kilo. Operational range is 11,000 nautical miles for the Heroine vs 6,000 for the Kilo. The Heroine carries a crew of 30 vs 52 for the Kilo. Submerged displacement is 1,600 tons for the Heroine vs 3,075 tons for the Kilo. The Heroine can dive to 500 m compared to 300 m for the Kilo. The Heroine was produced in 3 units vs 75 for the Kilo. The Heroine was commissioned in 2005, 25 years after the Kilo (1980).
| South African submarine, 1,454 tons displacement, propelled by diesel-electric engines with one shaft. | |
| Origin | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number built | 3 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 1,454 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 11,000 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 62.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 30 ◉ |
| Max depth | 500 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 4 MTU 12V 396 diesel engines delivering 2.8MW, 4 alternators, 1 Siemens 3.7MW motor, 1 shaft |
| Armament |
|
| 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 |
| Armament |
|
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Heroine-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class has greater displacement at 2,325 tons compared to the Heroine-class's 1,454 tons.
Which is faster, the Heroine-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Heroine-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Heroine-class or Kilo-class?
The Heroine-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Kilo-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Heroine-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class is longer at 72.6 meters compared to the Heroine-class's 62.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Heroine-class and Kilo-class have?
The Kilo-class has a larger crew complement of 52 compared to the Heroine-class's 30 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Heroine-class or Kilo-class?
The Heroine-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Kilo-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Heroine-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Heroine-class.