Kilo vs Sturgeon
The Kilo and the Sturgeon are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 2,325 tons for the Kilo vs 3,640 tons for the Sturgeon. The Kilo reaches 17 knots vs 15 knots for the Sturgeon. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Kilo vs 99,999 for the Sturgeon. The Kilo carries a crew of 52 vs 107 for the Sturgeon. Submerged displacement is 3,075 tons for the Kilo vs 4,640 tons for the Sturgeon. The Sturgeon can dive to 400 m compared to 300 m for the Kilo. The Kilo was produced in 75 units vs 37 for the Sturgeon. The Kilo was commissioned in 1980, 13 years after the Sturgeon (1967).
| Ex-USSR Kilo submarine, introduced in 1980, utilizes diesel-electric propulsion. | |
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| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Rubin Design Bureau |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number built | 75 units |
| Estimated unit price | $200 million |
| American nuclear-powered attack submarine, introduced in 1967, displaced 3,640 tons. | |
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| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number built | 37 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 3,640 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | Unlimited â—‰ |
| Length | 89.1 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 9.7 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 107 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 400 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 1 × S5W pressurized water reactor, 2 × steam turbines, total 15,000 shp (11,000 kW), 1 shaft |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kilo-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-class has greater displacement at 3,640 tons compared to the Kilo-class's 2,325 tons.
Which is faster, the Kilo-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Kilo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Sturgeon-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kilo-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-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 Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-class is longer at 89.1 meters compared to the Kilo-class's 72.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Kilo-class and Sturgeon-class have?
The Sturgeon-class has a larger crew complement of 107 compared to the Kilo-class's 52 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Kilo-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Sturgeon-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Kilo-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kilo-class or Sturgeon-class?
The Kilo-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 37 vessels of the Sturgeon-class.