Improved Kilo vs Rubis
The Improved Kilo and the Rubis are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 2,325 tons for the Improved Kilo vs 2,400 tons for the Rubis. The Improved Kilo reaches 12 knots vs 15 knots for the Rubis. Operational range is 7,500 nautical miles for the Improved Kilo vs 99,999 for the Rubis. The Improved Kilo carries a crew of 52 vs 66 for the Rubis. Submerged displacement is 3,075 tons for the Improved Kilo vs 2,600 tons for the Rubis. The Improved Kilo can dive to 300 m compared to 300 m for the Rubis. The Improved Kilo was produced in 75 units vs 6 for the Rubis. The Improved Kilo was commissioned in 1980, 3 years before the Rubis (1983).
| 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 | 2,400 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | Unlimited â—‰ |
| Length | 73.6 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 7.6 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 66 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 300 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Pressurised water CAS-48 nuclear reactor (48 MW), 2 propulsion turbo generators (2 x 3,150 kW), 1 electric motor (8,448 shp), 1 shaft |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Improved Kilo-class or Rubis-class?
The Rubis-class has greater displacement at 2,400 tons compared to the Improved Kilo-class's 2,325 tons.
Which is faster, the Improved Kilo-class or Rubis-class?
The Rubis-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 Rubis-class?
The Rubis-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 Rubis-class?
The Rubis-class is longer at 73.6 meters compared to the Improved Kilo-class's 72.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Improved Kilo-class and Rubis-class have?
The Rubis-class has a larger crew complement of 66 compared to the Improved Kilo-class's 52 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Improved Kilo-class or Rubis-class?
The Rubis-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 Rubis-class?
The Improved Kilo-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Rubis-class.