Kilo vs Type 094
The Kilo and the Type 094 are both Submarine classes. The Type 094 displaces 8,000 tons — 3.4x the Kilo's 2,325 tons. The Kilo reaches 17 knots vs 20 knots for the Type 094. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Kilo vs 99,999 for the Type 094. The Kilo carries a crew of 52 vs 140 for the Type 094. Submerged displacement is 3,075 tons for the Kilo vs 11,000 tons for the Type 094. The Type 094 can dive to 400 m compared to 300 m for the Kilo. The Kilo was produced in 75 units vs 6 for the Type 094. Cost per hull is $200M for the Kilo vs $750M for the Type 094. The Kilo was commissioned in 1980, 27 years before the Type 094 (2007).
| 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 | 8,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 135.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 140 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Nuclear, 1 shaft |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kilo-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class has greater displacement at 8,000 tons compared to the Kilo-class's 2,325 tons.
Which is faster, the Kilo-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Kilo-class's 17 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kilo-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-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 Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class is longer at 135.0 meters compared to the Kilo-class's 72.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Kilo-class and Type 094-class have?
The Type 094-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Kilo-class's 52 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Kilo-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Kilo-class's 300 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Kilo-class or Type 094-class?
The Type 094-class is more expensive at approximately $750 million per unit compared to the Kilo-class at $200 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kilo-class or Type 094-class?
The Kilo-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Type 094-class.