Kilo vs Romeo
Overview
The Kilo and the Romeo are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 2,325 tons for the Kilo vs 1,475 tons for the Romeo. The Kilo reaches 17 knots vs 15 knots for the Romeo. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Kilo vs 9,000 for the Romeo. The Kilo carries a crew of 52 vs 54 for the Romeo. Submerged displacement is 3,075 tons for the Kilo vs 1,830 tons for the Romeo.
The Kilo was produced in 75 units vs 133 for the Romeo. The Kilo was commissioned in 1980, 23 years after the Romeo (1957).
| 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 | 1,475 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 9 knots ◉ |
| Length | 76.6 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.7 m ◉ |
| Crew | 54 ◉ |
| Max depth | NA |
| Propulsion | Two diesels delivering 2.94 MW (4000 shp) with two electric motors driving two shafts. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kilo-class or Romeo-class?
The Kilo-class has greater displacement at 2,325 tons compared to the Romeo-class's 1,475 tons.
Which is faster, the Kilo-class or Romeo-class?
The Kilo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Romeo-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kilo-class or Romeo-class?
The Romeo-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Kilo-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kilo-class or Romeo-class?
The Romeo-class is longer at 76.6 meters compared to the Kilo-class's 72.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Kilo-class and Romeo-class have?
The Romeo-class has a larger crew complement of 54 compared to the Kilo-class's 52 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kilo-class or Romeo-class?
The Romeo-class has been built in greater numbers with 133 vessels compared to 75 vessels of the Kilo-class.