Kilo vs S-80 Plus
The Kilo and the S-80 Plus are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 2,325 tons for the Kilo vs 2,695 tons for the S-80 Plus. The Kilo reaches 17 knots vs 12 knots for the S-80 Plus. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Kilo vs 4,320 for the S-80 Plus. The Kilo carries a crew of 52 vs 32 for the S-80 Plus. Submerged displacement is 3,075 tons for the Kilo vs 2,965 tons for the S-80 Plus. The S-80 Plus can dive to 460 m compared to 300 m for the Kilo. The Kilo was produced in 75 units vs 2 for the S-80 Plus. Cost per hull is $200M for the Kilo vs $1,041M for the S-80 Plus. The Kilo was commissioned in 1980, 43 years before the S-80 Plus (2023).
| 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 | 2,695 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,320 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 81.1 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 11.7 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 32 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 460 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 1 shaft Etanol-AIP; 3 bio-ethanol engines (3 × 1,200 kW) MTU-16V-396SE-85L; 1 electric motor (3,500 kW), 1 AIP fuel cell unit (300 kW); Vulkan couplings RATO-S G-561W |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kilo-class or S-80 Plus-class?
The S-80 Plus-class has greater displacement at 2,695 tons compared to the Kilo-class's 2,325 tons.
Which is faster, the Kilo-class or S-80 Plus-class?
The Kilo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the S-80 Plus-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kilo-class or S-80 Plus-class?
The Kilo-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the S-80 Plus-class's 4,320 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kilo-class or S-80 Plus-class?
The S-80 Plus-class is longer at 81.0 meters compared to the Kilo-class's 72.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Kilo-class and S-80 Plus-class have?
The Kilo-class has a larger crew complement of 52 compared to the S-80 Plus-class's 32 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Kilo-class or S-80 Plus-class?
The S-80 Plus-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 460 meters compared to the Kilo-class's 300 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Kilo-class or S-80 Plus-class?
The S-80 Plus-class is more expensive at approximately $1.0 billion per unit compared to the Kilo-class at $200 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kilo-class or S-80 Plus-class?
The Kilo-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the S-80 Plus-class.