Improved Kilo vs Type 039
The Improved Kilo and the Type 039 are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 2,325 tons for the Improved Kilo vs 1,700 tons for the Type 039. The Improved Kilo reaches 12 knots vs 15 knots for the Type 039. The Improved Kilo carries a crew of 52 vs 60 for the Type 039. Submerged displacement is 3,075 tons for the Improved Kilo vs 2,250 tons for the Type 039. The Improved Kilo can dive to 300 m compared to 300 m for the Type 039. The Improved Kilo was produced in 75 units vs 13 for the Type 039. The Improved Kilo was commissioned in 1980, 18 years before the Type 039 (1998).
| 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 | 1,700 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 74.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 60 ◉ |
| Max depth | 300 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | diesel-electric, 1 shaft |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Improved Kilo-class or Type 039-class?
The Improved Kilo-class has greater displacement at 2,325 tons compared to the Type 039-class's 1,700 tons.
Which is faster, the Improved Kilo-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 039-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 Type 039-class?
The Improved Kilo-class has a longer range at 7,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 039-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Improved Kilo-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 039-class is longer at 74.9 meters compared to the Improved Kilo-class's 72.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Improved Kilo-class and Type 039-class have?
The Type 039-class has a larger crew complement of 60 compared to the Improved Kilo-class's 52 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Improved Kilo-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 039-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 Type 039-class?
The Improved Kilo-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 13 vessels of the Type 039-class.