Improved Kilo vs Papa
The Improved Kilo and the Papa are both Submarine classes. The Papa displaces 5,197 tons — 2.2x the Improved Kilo's 2,325 tons. The Improved Kilo reaches 12 knots vs 25 knots for the Papa. Operational range is 7,500 nautical miles for the Improved Kilo vs 99,999 for the Papa. The Improved Kilo carries a crew of 52 vs 82 for the Papa. Submerged displacement is 3,075 tons for the Improved Kilo vs 7,000 tons for the Papa. The Papa can dive to 400 m compared to 300 m for the Improved Kilo. The Improved Kilo was produced in 75 units vs 1 for the Papa. The Improved Kilo was commissioned in 1980, 10 years after the Papa (1970).
| 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 | 5,197 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 106.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 11.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 82 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × VM-5 nuclear reactors; 2 × shafts; 2 × steam turbines producing 80,000 PS (59,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Improved Kilo-class or Papa-class?
The Papa-class has greater displacement at 5,197 tons compared to the Improved Kilo-class's 2,325 tons.
Which is faster, the Improved Kilo-class or Papa-class?
The Papa-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Improved Kilo-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Improved Kilo-class or Papa-class?
The Papa-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 Papa-class?
The Papa-class is longer at 106.9 meters compared to the Improved Kilo-class's 72.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Improved Kilo-class and Papa-class have?
The Papa-class has a larger crew complement of 82 compared to the Improved Kilo-class's 52 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Improved Kilo-class or Papa-class?
The Papa-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Improved Kilo-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Improved Kilo-class or Papa-class?
The Improved Kilo-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Papa-class.