Improved Kilo vs Ula
The Improved Kilo and the Ula are both Submarine classes. The Improved Kilo displaces 2,325 tons — 2.2x the Ula's 1,040 tons. The Improved Kilo reaches 12 knots vs 11 knots for the Ula. Operational range is 7,500 nautical miles for the Improved Kilo vs 5,000 for the Ula. The Improved Kilo carries a crew of 52 vs 21 for the Ula. Submerged displacement is 3,075 tons for the Improved Kilo vs 1,150 tons for the Ula. The Improved Kilo can dive to 300 m compared to 200 m for the Ula. The Improved Kilo was produced in 75 units vs 6 for the Ula. The Improved Kilo was commissioned in 1980, 9 years before the Ula (1989).
| 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 | 1,040 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 8 knots ◉ |
| Length | 59.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 5.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 21 ◉ |
| Max depth | 200 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 2 MTU 16V 396 diesel engines (970kW each), 1 propeller, 1 Siemens Permasyn "silent" electric motor 2,200 kW (3,000 hp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Improved Kilo-class or Ula-class?
The Improved Kilo-class has greater displacement at 2,325 tons compared to the Ula-class's 1,040 tons.
Which is faster, the Improved Kilo-class or Ula-class?
The Improved Kilo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Ula-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Improved Kilo-class or Ula-class?
The Improved Kilo-class has a longer range at 7,500 nautical miles compared to the Ula-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Improved Kilo-class or Ula-class?
The Improved Kilo-class is longer at 72.6 meters compared to the Ula-class's 59.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Improved Kilo-class and Ula-class have?
The Improved Kilo-class has a larger crew complement of 52 compared to the Ula-class's 21 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Improved Kilo-class or Ula-class?
The Improved Kilo-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Ula-class's 200 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Improved Kilo-class or Ula-class?
The Improved Kilo-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Ula-class.