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    Project 636 (Kilo) Class Submarines
    Posted by 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:
    maximum 300
    operating 250
    periscopic 17.5
    Range, miles:
    submerged, at economic speed (3 knots), miles 400
    snorkeling, at speed of 7 knots, miles 7,500
    Full run speed, knots:
    surfaced 11
    submerged 20
    Sea endurance, days 45
    Torpedo weapons 6 x 533 mm torpedo tubes (8 torpedoes)
    Electronic equipment: communication aids
    combat control information system
    navigation system
    acquisition radar
    active/passive sonar


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