Improved Kilo vs Sturgeon
The Improved Kilo and the Sturgeon are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 2,325 tons for the Improved Kilo vs 3,640 tons for the Sturgeon. The Improved Kilo reaches 12 knots vs 15 knots for the Sturgeon. Operational range is 7,500 nautical miles for the Improved Kilo vs 99,999 for the Sturgeon. The Improved Kilo carries a crew of 52 vs 107 for the Sturgeon. Submerged displacement is 3,075 tons for the Improved Kilo vs 4,640 tons for the Sturgeon. The Sturgeon can dive to 400 m compared to 300 m for the Improved Kilo. The Improved Kilo was produced in 75 units vs 37 for the Sturgeon. The Improved Kilo was commissioned in 1980, 13 years after the Sturgeon (1967).
| 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 |
| American nuclear-powered attack submarine, introduced in 1967, displaced 3,640 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number built | 37 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 3,640 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | Unlimited â—‰ |
| Length | 89.1 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 9.7 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 107 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 400 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 1 × S5W pressurized water reactor, 2 × steam turbines, total 15,000 shp (11,000 kW), 1 shaft |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Improved Kilo-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-class has greater displacement at 3,640 tons compared to the Improved Kilo-class's 2,325 tons.
Which is faster, the Improved Kilo-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-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 Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-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 Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-class is longer at 89.1 meters compared to the Improved Kilo-class's 72.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Improved Kilo-class and Sturgeon-class have?
The Sturgeon-class has a larger crew complement of 107 compared to the Improved Kilo-class's 52 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Improved Kilo-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-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 Sturgeon-class?
The Improved Kilo-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 37 vessels of the Sturgeon-class.