Improved Kilo vs Nazario Sauro
The Improved Kilo and the Nazario Sauro are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 2,325 tons for the Improved Kilo vs 1,456 tons for the Nazario Sauro. The Improved Kilo reaches 12 knots vs 12 knots for the Nazario Sauro. Operational range is 7,500 nautical miles for the Improved Kilo vs 2,500 for the Nazario Sauro. The Improved Kilo carries a crew of 52 vs 51 for the Nazario Sauro. Submerged displacement is 3,075 tons for the Improved Kilo vs 1,641 tons for the Nazario Sauro. The Improved Kilo can dive to 300 m compared to 300 m for the Nazario Sauro. The Improved Kilo was produced in 75 units vs 8 for the Nazario Sauro. The Improved Kilo was commissioned in 1980, 1 years after the Nazario Sauro (1979).
| Russian attack submarine, introduced in 1980, uses diesel-electric propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Rubin Design Bureau |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number built | 75 units |
| Estimated unit price | $200 million |
| Displacement | 2,325 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 7,500 nm at 7 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 72.6 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 9.9 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 52 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 300 m â—‰ |
| 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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| Displacement | 1,456 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 2,500 nm at 12 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 63.9 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 6.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 51 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 300 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 3 x shaft diesel Grandi Motori Trieste GMT 210.16-NM (2,7 MW); 1 electric engine Magneti Marelli (2.686 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Improved Kilo-class or Nazario Sauro-class?
The Improved Kilo-class has greater displacement at 2,325 tons compared to the Nazario Sauro-class's 1,456 tons.
Which is faster, the Improved Kilo-class or Nazario Sauro-class?
The Nazario Sauro-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Improved Kilo-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Improved Kilo-class or Nazario Sauro-class?
The Improved Kilo-class has a longer range at 7,500 nautical miles compared to the Nazario Sauro-class's 2,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Improved Kilo-class or Nazario Sauro-class?
The Improved Kilo-class is longer at 72.6 meters compared to the Nazario Sauro-class's 63.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Improved Kilo-class and Nazario Sauro-class have?
The Improved Kilo-class has a larger crew complement of 52 compared to the Nazario Sauro-class's 51 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Improved Kilo-class or Nazario Sauro-class?
The Nazario Sauro-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Improved Kilo-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Improved Kilo-class or Nazario Sauro-class?
The Improved Kilo-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Nazario Sauro-class.