Improved Kilo vs Oscar II
The Improved Kilo and the Oscar II are both Submarine classes. The Oscar II displaces 12,500 tons — 5.4x the Improved Kilo's 2,325 tons. The Improved Kilo reaches 12 knots vs 15 knots for the Oscar II. Operational range is 7,500 nautical miles for the Improved Kilo vs 99,999 for the Oscar II. The Improved Kilo carries a crew of 52 vs 94 for the Oscar II. Submerged displacement is 3,075 tons for the Improved Kilo vs 16,500 tons for the Oscar II. The Oscar II can dive to 520 m compared to 300 m for the Improved Kilo. The Improved Kilo was produced in 75 units vs 14 for the Oscar II.
| 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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| Displacement | 12,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 155.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 18.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 94 ◉ |
| Max depth | 520 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × pressurized water cooled reactors, HEU ≤ 45%; 2 × steam turbines delivering 73,070 kW (97,990 shp) to two shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Improved Kilo-class or Oscar II-class?
The Oscar II-class has greater displacement at 12,500 tons compared to the Improved Kilo-class's 2,325 tons.
Which is faster, the Improved Kilo-class or Oscar II-class?
The Oscar II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Improved Kilo-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Improved Kilo-class or Oscar II-class?
The Oscar II-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Improved Kilo-class has a range of 7,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Improved Kilo-class or Oscar II-class?
The Oscar II-class is longer at 155.0 meters compared to the Improved Kilo-class's 72.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Improved Kilo-class and Oscar II-class have?
The Oscar II-class has a larger crew complement of 94 compared to the Improved Kilo-class's 52 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Improved Kilo-class or Oscar II-class?
The Oscar II-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 520 meters compared to the Improved Kilo-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Improved Kilo-class or Oscar II-class?
The Improved Kilo-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Oscar II-class.