Kilo vs Kobben
The Kilo and the Kobben are both Submarine classes. The Kilo displaces 2,325 tons — 5.3x the Kobben's 435 tons. The Kilo reaches 17 knots vs 10 knots for the Kobben. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Kilo vs 4,200 for the Kobben. The Kilo carries a crew of 52 vs 24 for the Kobben. Submerged displacement is 3,075 tons for the Kilo vs 485 tons for the Kobben. The Kilo can dive to 300 m compared to 180 m for the Kobben. The Kilo was produced in 75 units vs 15 for the Kobben. The Kilo was commissioned in 1980, 16 years after the Kobben (1964).
| 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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| Displacement | 435 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,200 nm at 8 knots ◉ |
| Length | 47.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 4.7 m ◉ |
| Crew | 24 ◉ |
| Max depth | 180 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 MTU 1,100 hp (820 kW) diesel engines, 1 1,700 hp (1,300 kW) electric motor |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kilo-class or Kobben-class?
The Kilo-class has greater displacement at 2,325 tons compared to the Kobben-class's 435 tons.
Which is faster, the Kilo-class or Kobben-class?
The Kilo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Kobben-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kilo-class or Kobben-class?
The Kilo-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Kobben-class's 4,200 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kilo-class or Kobben-class?
The Kilo-class is longer at 72.6 meters compared to the Kobben-class's 47.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Kilo-class and Kobben-class have?
The Kilo-class has a larger crew complement of 52 compared to the Kobben-class's 24 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Kilo-class or Kobben-class?
The Kilo-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Kobben-class's 180 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kilo-class or Kobben-class?
The Kilo-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 15 vessels of the Kobben-class.