Improved Kilo vs Scorpène
The Improved Kilo and the Scorpène are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 2,325 tons for the Improved Kilo vs 1,565 tons for the Scorpène. The Improved Kilo reaches 12 knots vs 12 knots for the Scorpène. Operational range is 7,500 nautical miles for the Improved Kilo vs 6,500 for the Scorpène. The Improved Kilo carries a crew of 52 vs 31 for the Scorpène. Submerged displacement is 3,075 tons for the Improved Kilo vs 1,900 tons for the Scorpène. The Scorpène can dive to 350 m compared to 300 m for the Improved Kilo. The Improved Kilo was produced in 75 units vs 14 for the Scorpène. Cost per hull is $200M for the Improved Kilo vs $450M for the Scorpène. The Improved Kilo was commissioned in 1980, 25 years before the Scorpène (2005).
| 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 | 1,565 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,500 nm at 8 knots ◉ |
| Length | 61.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 31 ◉ |
| Max depth | 350 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, Batteries, Air-independent propulsion (AIP), MESMA AIP, DRDO PAFC Fuel Cell AIP |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Improved Kilo-class or Scorpène-class?
The Improved Kilo-class has greater displacement at 2,325 tons compared to the Scorpène-class's 1,565 tons.
Which is faster, the Improved Kilo-class or Scorpène-class?
The Scorpène-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 Scorpène-class?
The Improved Kilo-class has a longer range at 7,500 nautical miles compared to the Scorpène-class's 6,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Improved Kilo-class or Scorpène-class?
The Improved Kilo-class is longer at 72.6 meters compared to the Scorpène-class's 61.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Improved Kilo-class and Scorpène-class have?
The Improved Kilo-class has a larger crew complement of 52 compared to the Scorpène-class's 31 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Improved Kilo-class or Scorpène-class?
The Scorpène-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 350 meters compared to the Improved Kilo-class's 300 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Improved Kilo-class or Scorpène-class?
The Scorpène-class is more expensive at approximately $450 million per unit compared to the Improved Kilo-class at $200 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Improved Kilo-class or Scorpène-class?
The Improved Kilo-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Scorpène-class.