Kilo vs Reis
The Kilo and the Reis are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 2,325 tons for the Kilo vs 1,860 tons for the Reis. The Kilo reaches 17 knots vs 10 knots for the Reis. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Kilo vs 12,000 for the Reis. The Kilo carries a crew of 52 vs 27 for the Reis. Submerged displacement is 3,075 tons for the Kilo vs 2,013 tons for the Reis. The Kilo was produced in 75 units vs 2 for the Reis. Cost per hull is $200M for the Kilo vs $2,174M for the Reis. The Kilo was commissioned in 1980, 44 years before the Reis (2024).
| 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 | 1,860 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 12,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 68.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 27 ◉ |
| Max depth | NA |
| Propulsion | 3,900 kW (5,200 hp) Siemens Permasyn main engine, 2× MTU 16V 396SE 64L diesel generators, 2× batteries (324 Type 30PS15B), 2× 120 kW (160 hp) Siemens fuel cells |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kilo-class or Reis-class?
The Kilo-class has greater displacement at 2,325 tons compared to the Reis-class's 1,860 tons.
Which is faster, the Kilo-class or Reis-class?
The Kilo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Reis-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kilo-class or Reis-class?
The Reis-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Kilo-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kilo-class or Reis-class?
The Kilo-class is longer at 72.6 meters compared to the Reis-class's 68.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Kilo-class and Reis-class have?
The Kilo-class has a larger crew complement of 52 compared to the Reis-class's 27 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Kilo-class or Reis-class?
The Reis-class is more expensive at approximately $2.2 billion per unit compared to the Kilo-class at $200 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kilo-class or Reis-class?
The Kilo-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Reis-class.