James Madison vs Kilo
The James Madison and the Kilo are both Submarine classes. The James Madison displaces 7,443 tons — 3.2x the Kilo's 2,325 tons. The James Madison reaches 16 knots vs 17 knots for the Kilo. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the James Madison vs 6,000 for the Kilo. The James Madison carries a crew of 140 vs 52 for the Kilo. Submerged displacement is 8,383 tons for the James Madison vs 3,075 tons for the Kilo. The James Madison can dive to 400 m compared to 300 m for the Kilo. The James Madison was produced in 10 units vs 75 for the Kilo. The James Madison was commissioned in 1964, 16 years before the Kilo (1980).
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| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 7,443 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 16.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 130.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 140 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 × S5W PWR, 2 geared steam turbines (15,000 shp (11,000 kW)), 1 shaft |
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| Displacement | 2,325 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 17.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,000 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 propulsion motor, 1 × fixed-pitch 6-bladed or 7-bladed propeller |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the James Madison-class or Kilo-class?
The James Madison-class has greater displacement at 7,443 tons compared to the Kilo-class's 2,325 tons.
Which is faster, the James Madison-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the James Madison-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the James Madison-class or Kilo-class?
The James Madison-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Kilo-class has a range of 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the James Madison-class or Kilo-class?
The James Madison-class is longer at 130.0 meters compared to the Kilo-class's 72.6 meters.
How many crew members do the James Madison-class and Kilo-class have?
The James Madison-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Kilo-class's 52 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the James Madison-class or Kilo-class?
The James Madison-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Kilo-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the James Madison-class or Kilo-class?
The Kilo-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the James Madison-class.