Improved Kilo vs Whiskey
The Improved Kilo and the Whiskey are both Submarine classes. The Improved Kilo displaces 2,325 tons — 2.2x the Whiskey's 1,050 tons. The Improved Kilo reaches 12 knots vs 18 knots for the Whiskey. Operational range is 7,500 nautical miles for the Improved Kilo vs 8,580 for the Whiskey. The Improved Kilo carries a crew of 52 vs 52 for the Whiskey. Submerged displacement is 3,075 tons for the Improved Kilo vs 1,340 tons for the Whiskey. The Improved Kilo can dive to 300 m compared to 200 m for the Whiskey. The Improved Kilo was produced in 75 units vs 236 for the Whiskey. The Improved Kilo was commissioned in 1980, 29 years after the Whiskey (1951).
| 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 | 1,050 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,580 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 76.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 52 ◉ |
| Max depth | 200 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Two-shaft diesel–electric: 2 × 2,000 bhp (1,500 kW) diesel engines, 2 × 1,350 hp (1,010 kW) main electric motors, 2 × 50 hp (37 kW) electric creep motors |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Improved Kilo-class or Whiskey-class?
The Improved Kilo-class has greater displacement at 2,325 tons compared to the Whiskey-class's 1,050 tons.
Which is faster, the Improved Kilo-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Improved Kilo-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Improved Kilo-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class has a longer range at 8,580 nautical miles compared to the Improved Kilo-class's 7,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Improved Kilo-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class is longer at 76.0 meters compared to the Improved Kilo-class's 72.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Improved Kilo-class and Whiskey-class have?
The Whiskey-class has a larger crew complement of 52 compared to the Improved Kilo-class's 52 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Improved Kilo-class or Whiskey-class?
The Improved Kilo-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Whiskey-class's 200 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Improved Kilo-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class has been built in greater numbers with 236 vessels compared to 75 vessels of the Improved Kilo-class.