Kilo vs November
The Kilo and the November are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 2,325 tons for the Kilo vs 3,065 tons for the November. The Kilo reaches 17 knots vs 15 knots for the November. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Kilo vs 99,999 for the November. The Kilo carries a crew of 52 vs 104 for the November. Submerged displacement is 3,075 tons for the Kilo vs 4,750 tons for the November. The November can dive to 340 m compared to 300 m for the Kilo. The Kilo was produced in 75 units vs 14 for the November. The Kilo was commissioned in 1980, 21 years after the November (1959).
| 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 | 3,065 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | Unlimited â—‰ |
| Length | 107.4 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 7.9 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 104 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 340 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | two water-cooled reactors VM-A 70 MW each with steam generators, two turbogear assemblies 60-D (35,000 hp total), two turbine-type generators GPM-21 1,400 kW each, two diesel generators DG-400 460 hp each, two auxiliary electric motors PG-116 450 hp each, two shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kilo-class or November-class?
The November-class has greater displacement at 3,065 tons compared to the Kilo-class's 2,325 tons.
Which is faster, the Kilo-class or November-class?
The Kilo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the November-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kilo-class or November-class?
The November-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 November-class?
The November-class is longer at 107.4 meters compared to the Kilo-class's 72.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Kilo-class and November-class have?
The November-class has a larger crew complement of 104 compared to the Kilo-class's 52 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Kilo-class or November-class?
The November-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 340 meters compared to the Kilo-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kilo-class or November-class?
The Kilo-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the November-class.