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Project 636 (Kilo) Class Submarines
Posted by
vkthakur
on
Monday, July 04, 2005 (EST)
Project 636 subs represent the latest standard for the erstwhile Project 877EKM (Kilo) submarines.
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The Indian Navy currently has 10 Kilos. An additional 2 are planned to be procured directly from the Russian Navy during 2005.
| Displacement, t |
2,350 |
| Dimensions, m |
73.8 x 9.9 x 6.2 |
| Main machinery |
diesel-electric w/full electric propulsion |
| Propeller |
fixed pitch |
| Diving depth, m: |
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| maximum |
300 |
| operating |
250 |
| periscopic |
17.5 |
| Range, miles: |
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| submerged, at economic speed (3 knots), miles |
400 |
| snorkeling, at speed of 7 knots, miles |
7,500 |
| Full run speed, knots: |
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| surfaced |
11 |
| submerged |
20 |
| Sea endurance, days |
45 |
| Torpedo weapons |
6 x 533 mm torpedo tubes (8 torpedoes) |
| Electronic equipment: |
communication aids |
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combat control information system |
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navigation system |
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acquisition radar |
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active/passive sonar |
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