Kilo vs Rubis
The Kilo and the Rubis are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 2,325 tons for the Kilo vs 2,400 tons for the Rubis. The Kilo reaches 17 knots vs 15 knots for the Rubis. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Kilo vs 99,999 for the Rubis. The Kilo carries a crew of 52 vs 66 for the Rubis. Submerged displacement is 3,075 tons for the Kilo vs 2,600 tons for the Rubis. The Kilo can dive to 300 m compared to 300 m for the Rubis. The Kilo was produced in 75 units vs 6 for the Rubis. The Kilo was commissioned in 1980, 3 years before the Rubis (1983).
| Displacement | 2,325 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 17.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 7 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 72.6 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 9.9 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 52 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 300 m â—‰ |
| 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 | 2,400 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | Unlimited â—‰ |
| Length | 73.6 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 7.6 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 66 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 300 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Pressurised water CAS-48 nuclear reactor (48 MW), 2 propulsion turbo generators (2 x 3,150 kW), 1 electric motor (8,448 shp), 1 shaft |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kilo-class or Rubis-class?
The Rubis-class has greater displacement at 2,400 tons compared to the Kilo-class's 2,325 tons.
Which is faster, the Kilo-class or Rubis-class?
The Kilo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Rubis-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kilo-class or Rubis-class?
The Rubis-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 Rubis-class?
The Rubis-class is longer at 73.6 meters compared to the Kilo-class's 72.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Kilo-class and Rubis-class have?
The Rubis-class has a larger crew complement of 66 compared to the Kilo-class's 52 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Kilo-class or Rubis-class?
The Rubis-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Kilo-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kilo-class or Rubis-class?
The Kilo-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Rubis-class.