Kilo vs Oscar II
The Kilo and the Oscar II are both Submarine classes. The Oscar II displaces 12,500 tons — 5.4x the Kilo's 2,325 tons. The Kilo reaches 17 knots vs 15 knots for the Oscar II. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Kilo vs 99,999 for the Oscar II. The Kilo carries a crew of 52 vs 94 for the Oscar II. Submerged displacement is 3,075 tons for the Kilo vs 16,500 tons for the Oscar II. The Oscar II can dive to 520 m compared to 300 m for the Kilo. The Kilo was produced in 75 units vs 14 for the Oscar II.
| 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 | 12,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 155.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 18.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 94 ◉ |
| Max depth | 520 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × pressurized water cooled reactors, HEU ≤ 45%; 2 × steam turbines delivering 73,070 kW (97,990 shp) to two shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kilo-class or Oscar II-class?
The Oscar II-class has greater displacement at 12,500 tons compared to the Kilo-class's 2,325 tons.
Which is faster, the Kilo-class or Oscar II-class?
The Kilo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Oscar II-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kilo-class or Oscar II-class?
The Oscar II-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Kilo-class has a range of 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kilo-class or Oscar II-class?
The Oscar II-class is longer at 155.0 meters compared to the Kilo-class's 72.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Kilo-class and Oscar II-class have?
The Oscar II-class has a larger crew complement of 94 compared to the Kilo-class's 52 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Kilo-class or Oscar II-class?
The Oscar II-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 520 meters compared to the Kilo-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kilo-class or Oscar II-class?
The Kilo-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Oscar II-class.