Improved Kilo Class (Project 636.3)
Type: Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: Russia
Manufacturer: Sevmash Shipyard
Overview
Advanced diesel-electric submarine known as one of the quietest conventional submarines in the world. Equipped with Kalibr cruise missile capability via 6 torpedo tubes, Club-S missile system, and advanced sonar. 3,950 tons submerged with 7,500 nm range. Extensively used for Kalibr strikes against targets in Syria and Ukraine from Black Sea and Mediterranean positions.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 52 |
|---|---|
| range | 6,000-7,500 nm snorkeling |
| length | 73.8 m |
| armament | 6x 533mm torpedo tubes, 18x torpedoes or 3M-54 Kalibr cruise missiles, mines |
| endurance | 45 days |
| max_depth | 240 m |
| max_speed | 17 knots surfaced / 20 knots submerged |
| displacement | 2,350 tonnes surfaced / 3,950 tonnes submerged |
Operators
- Russia
- India
- Vietnam
- Algeria
- China
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