Kilo-class
Prj.877 «Paltus»
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- Length
- 72.6 m
- Beam
- 9.9 m
- Displacement
- 3040 t
- Max Speed
- 18 kn
Description
The Kilo is the first Soviet diesel-electric submarine to adopt the streamlined Albacore hull shape for improved underwater performance. It is quieter than previous boats and features a sensor suite comparable to that of contemporary western boats. These boats can be very dangerous opponents in littoral waters.
Unit
- Type
- Submarine
- Role
- SS
- In service
- 1980–2025
- Variants
- 16
- Armor
- None
- Task Force cost
- 6,000 pts
- Score value
- 3
Dimensions
- Length
- 72.6 m
- Beam
- 9.9 m
- Displacement
- 3,040 t
Performance
- Max speed
- 18 kn
- Max reverse
- 5 kn
- Periscope depth
- 35 ft
- Crush depth
- 1,230 ft
- Max depth change
- 5 m/s
Machinery
- Main power
- Diesel
- Horsepower
- 2,000 hp
- Propulsion
- 1 shaft
- Rudders
- 1
Signatures
- Visual ID range
- 6 nm
- RCS
- Semi-small
- IR signature
- Semi-small
Service variants
| Variant | In service |
|---|---|
| Variant 1 | 1980–2001 |
| Variant 2 | 1981–2013 |
| Variant 3 | 1983–2018 |
| Variant 4 | 1983–2002 |
| Variant 5 | 1983–2002 |
| Variant 6 | 1984–2012 |
| Variant 7 | 1984–2016 |
| Variant 8 | 1984–2002 |
| Variant 9 | 1985–2005 |
| Variant 10 | 1986–2005 |
| Variant 14 | 1986–2009 |
| Variant 15 | 1987–2010 |
| Variant 16 | 1985–2025 |
| Variant 17 | 1986–2025 |
| Variant 18 | 1987–2001 |
| Variant 19 | 1988–1999 |