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  Kilo Class - Project 636
The Kilo Class (Project 877) submarine was designed for anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare in the protection of naval bases, coastal installations and sea lanes, and also for general reconnaissance and patrol missions.
The Kilo is considered to be to be one of the quietest diesel submarines in the world.
The Project 636 design is a generally improved development of the Project 877EKM Kilo class that represents an interim design between the standard 'Kilo' and the new Lada project.
www.fas.org /man/dod-101/sys/ship/row/rus/877.htm   (960 words)

  
  Kilo class submarine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Yunes, an Iranian submarine of the Kilo class.
Kilo class is the NATO reporting name for a type of military diesel-electric submarines that are made in Russia.
Kilo class submarines are capable of operating very quietly.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kilo_class_submarine   (390 words)

  
 Kilo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kilo is also the letter K in the NATO phonetic alphabet.
Kilo class is a type of naval submarine made in Russia.
"Kilo" is often used by itself as an abbreviation for "kilogram".
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kilo   (337 words)

  
 Naval Technology - SSK Kilo Class (Type 636) - Attack Submarine
The Kilo submarine was originally built at the Komsomolsk shipyard but is now constructed at the Admiralty Shipyard in St Petersburg.
The foreplanes are positioned on the upper hull in front of the fin or sail.
Kilo Class Type 636 is only 1.2m longer in length than Kilo Class Type 877EKM.
www.naval-technology.com /projects/kilo   (758 words)

  
 SUB.net Italia- SSK Kilo class   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Harbour Russian - The Kilo of the Russian Fleet are displaced near the harbors of the Black Sea, in the Baltic and in the harbors of the Northen Fleet.
Sonar e Radar: La classe Kilo ha in dotazione un sonar tipo MGK-400: questo modello di sonar analizza i segnali eco provenienti da bersagli presenti nel proprio campo di azione sia di superficie che di profondità, individua e riconosce i segnali sonar attivi provenienti da altre imbarcazioni e gestisce il sistema di comunicazioni in immersione.
The Kilo class has in endowment an active radar with the separation of the channels for the better individualization of the targets.
www.subnetitalia.it /skkkilo.htm   (1488 words)

  
 Russian Kilo Class Submarine by Gene Kozicki (Trumpeter 1/144)
The Kilo class attack submarine is a workhorse type of submarine that is often overlooked in favor of the sexier nuclear ballistic missile and fast attack subs made popular in the movies.
The basic design of the Kilo class is sound, and though not the most glamorous ship, is actually quite effective, being one of the quieter diesel-electric submarines currently in use.
Looking at several photos of different Kilo class submarines, the location and sizes of the real vents seem to vary from ship to ship, so I guess Trumpeter made a decision to place them based on the references they had access to.
kits.kitreview.com /kiloclassreviewgk_1.htm   (1389 words)

  
 Naval Technology - SSK Kilo Class (Type 877EKM) - Attack Submarine
24 Kilo class submarines are in service in the Russian Navy (most of the older designs).
Kilo class submarines have also been exported to Iran, China, India, Poland, Romania and Algeria.
The Kilo Class 877 EKM's predecessor, the Kilo Class 877.
www.naval-technology.com /projects/kilo877   (732 words)

  
 Kilo-class submarine - People's Liberation Army Navy
The Kilo class submarines are a significant improvement over the Romeo class, of which the PRC has about 30 in service.
The Kilo class is well suited for operations in the East Sea and South Sea, and it will remain one of China's main conventional submarines.
The acquisition of Kilo attack submarines from Russia has provided the PLAN with access to technology in quieting and sonar development, as well as weapons systems.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/world/china/kilo.htm   (785 words)

  
 Chinese Navy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
aving been stuck with the obsolete Romeo and Ming class sub for three decades, Chinese navy is now slowly modernizing its conventional submarine fleet, with the introduction of Russian Kilo class SSK and the indigenous Song class SSG.
Recently the remaining boats of Han class were given a new fl paint which is more popular among navies of other countries than the original green-blue color.
The follow-on of Han class called Type 093/09 III (8,000t dived, comparable to Russian Victor III class in the late 70s) is now believed to be under construction and could haven been launched by the end of 2000.
www.stormpages.com /jetfight/han_xia_kilo_song.htm   (1013 words)

  
 DB2000 Encyclopedia - Submarine Entries - Algeria
Description: The Kilo is considered to be to be one of the quietest diesel submarines in the world.
The Kilo class submarine was designed for anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare in the protection of naval bases, coastal installations and sea lanes, and also for general reconnaissance and patrol missions.
Export models for the Kilo class are designated with an 'E' suffix, and are generally similar though with some reduced features
www.harpoonhq.com /encyclopedia/HTML_Files/subs_files/algeria.htm   (114 words)

  
 Submarine B-871 ("Alrosa") - Project 877V / Kilo class submarine
The Kilo Class (Project 877) submarine was designed for anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare in the protection of naval bases, coastal installations and sea lanes, and also for general reconnaissance and patrol missions.
The Kilo is considered to be to be one of the quietest diesel submarines in the world.
The submarine consists of six watertight compartments separated by transverse bulkheads in a pressurised double-hull.
www.flot.sevastopol.info /eng/ship/submarines/b871.htm   (426 words)

  
 Project 877EKM/636 Kilo Class Diesel-Electric Submarine | Navy | SinoDefence.com
The Kilo class diesel-electric submarine was developed by St. Petersburg-based Rubin Central Maritime Design Bureau and constructed at the Admiral Shipyard of St. Petersburg, Russia.
All four Kilo class submarines are deployed in the submarine base of the East Sea Fleet at Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province near the Taiwan Strait.
The purchase of additional Kilo class submarine reflects the PLA Navy’s urgency to build a modernised underwater force that capable of supporting its military actions against Taiwan and deterring any intervention by the U.S. Navy.
www.sinodefence.com /navy/sub/kilo.asp   (1210 words)

  
 Search Results for kilo class   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Having been stuck with the obsolete Romeo and Ming class sub for three decades, Chinese navy is now slowly modernizing its conventional submarine fleet, with the introduction of Russian Kilo class SSK and the indigenous Song class SSK.
A Kilo Class Submarine This class is used predominantly by the Russians, but, recently, some of these types have been acquired by nations of the Middle East, notably Iran.
KILO CLASS SUBMARINE The kilo class submarine is a diesel-engined quiet submarine.
www.aeronautics.ru /archive/fleet/russian/kilolinks.htm   (1337 words)

  
 Shishumar {HDW 209} Class
The other submarines in the class will also be fitted with the capability during their mid-life refits.
Comments: Kilo Class submarines have been nicknamed 'Black Hole' by NATO for their silent operation in the sea.
An agreement with Russia was concluded in the mid-1980s for the transfer of eight Kilo Class submarines.
www.bharat-rakshak.com /NAVY/Sindhugosh.html   (1462 words)

  
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 NHRA News: Thompson's Pontiacs set kilo and mile records
When Mickey upped the class C Kilo record from 116.43 mph, held by the Glass Slipper, to 123.902 mph, it didn't seem quite the same as it does at the drags when a speed is announced.
Perhaps the most interesting of all engines used was the class F car's powerplant, a Pontiac but with a "twist." The mill consisted of a '61 four cylinder, in half, to form a two-cylinder engine with a total displacement of 90 cubic inches.
The Class D destroked Tempest-four was prepared for action as the climax to the record setting session came about.
www.nhra.com /50th/news/index.html?story=7   (605 words)

  
 Amazon.ca: Kilo Class: Books: Patrick Robinson   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
In the gripping techno-thriller sequel to Robinson's Nimitz Class (1997), the genre's new most favored villains have bought a number of highly capable, stealthy "kilo class" submarines from Russia to use as a threat against Taiwan.
Kilo Class is a wonderful sequel to Nimitz Class -- but not only that.
To be honest, it is essentially Nimitz Class upside down -- instead of Iraqis sinking the Jefferson, it's the Americans sinking the Kilos.
www.amazon.ca /Kilo-Class-Patrick-Robinson/dp/0061096857   (1268 words)

  
 China's Submarine Forces
The Kilo is a medium-range diesel-powered attack submarine, used primarily for anti-submarine and anti-surface ship warfare.
The Kilo can carry up to 18 torpedoes, which are fired from 6 tubes in its bow.
These Kilo acquisitions, in addition to filling out its force, will help China to improve sonar design and quieting technologies for its own submarines.
www.wisconsinproject.org /countries/china/subs.html   (999 words)

  
 Fourth Indian Kilo Class submarine refitted with 3M-54E1 missiles.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Fourth Indian Kilo Class submarine refitted with 3M-54E1 missiles.
The Sindugosh will be the eigth Kilo class submarine of the Indian Navy to be equipped with the 3M-54E1 cruise missile (Nato designation Klub-S) The Novator 3M-54E1 Alfa cruise missile is 6.2 meters long.
The Project 877EKM Kilo class submarine is a medium (2,350 ton displacement) sized submarine with a maximum underwater speed of a modest 19 k.
kuku.sawf.org /News/3413.aspx   (496 words)

  
 Navy League of the United States - Citizens in Support of the Sea Services
Many of the characteristics found in the Krivak III and Talwar classes will also be found in the Indian-built Nilgiri-class (Project 17) frigate, of which the first unit was launched at Mazagon Dock shipyard in Mumbai on 18 April 2003.
The Point class was built to meet a need identified in the Strategic Defence Review to move Great Britain's Joint Rapid Reaction Forces in time of crisis, as well as for sustainability and recovery of the force.
The new oiler follows the Fuqing class, of which two units were built, and is needed to support the new Guangzhou-class (Type 052B/C) destroyers under construction in China.
www.navyleague.org /sea_power/aug_03_42.php   (1340 words)

  
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The four submarines are of an older type of Kilo, the first of which was delivered in 1995.
The Chinese navy is reportedly planning to buy more of the vessels, perhaps as many as eight, according to Jane's Defence Weekly.
The fate of the Kilos indicates that the Chinese military has yet to develop the ability to operate advanced weapons systems purchased from abroad, the sources said.
www.taiwansecurity.org /TT/2002/TT-070202.htm   (344 words)

  
 Sale Of 8 Russian Subs To Beijing Could Blockade Taiwan
China has already purchased four Kilo class subs from Russia.The deal cements Russia's place as China's biggest military trading partner, far ahead of Israel and former Soviet states, such as Ukraine.
China bought four Kilo class submarines during the 1990s, two of the export version and two of the more capable Project 636 version produced by Russia for its own navy.
Reportedly, China still has to send its Kilos back to Russia for all but routine maintenance.The new Kilo will be equipped with Klub class anti-ship missiles with a range of 225 kilometers (140 miles).
www.rense.com /general26/colds.htm   (760 words)

  
 Admiralty Shipyards - KILO Submarine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
At the same time since the middle of the nineties construction was started of 636 project submarines of the same class but with more powerful propulsion plant, the submarine has less noise and is equipped with control system for multi-purpose electric remote-controlled torpedoes.
Adding of anti-ship cruise missile complex to submarine's arsenal considerably extended combat resources of submarines of KILO class and raised their competitiveness on the world market of ХХI century.
At present construction of submarine series of KILO class of project 636 equipped with the above-named complexes is in progress.
www.admship.ru /en/18   (380 words)

  
 Amur Class
The Amur Class is speculated to have a 2000 ton displacement, a beam-to-length ratio of 1:7, a length of 67 meters, a beam of 7.2 meters, a maximum speed of 21 knots submerged and 10 knots surfaced, a crew of 30 to 34 personnel and an endurance of 45 days.
The fuel-cell AIP plug, 10-12 meters long and with a 15-day endurance, was supposed to be retrofitted to the Indian Navy's Sindhughosh Class submarines, which are currently being refitted at St. Petersburg.
The Amur Class is expected to cost significantly less than the Kilo Class, and will shortly replace the latter as the type to be built in Russian Shipyards.
www.bharat-rakshak.com /NAVY/Amur.html   (442 words)

  
 Haze Gray & Underway Photo Feature: Soviet & Russian Navy - 'KILO' Class Submarines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The 'KILO' became the standard Soviet diesel-electric submarine during the 1980's.
A Project 877 'KILO' class diesel-electric submarine in the Neva River, St. Petersburg, 7/1995.
A 'KILO' at sea, being shadowed by NATO surface forces.
www.hazegray.org /features/russia/kilo.htm   (158 words)

  
 Kilo Class by Patrick Robinson
The Kilo is now available, at a price, to aspiring nations around the world.
With China determined to have its submarines, Russia desperate to earn its currency, and America resolved not to allow the delicate balance of world peace to be threatened, this is a war where there canonly be one victor...
KILO CLASS - a white-knuckle novel of action and suspense that could become reality tomorrow.
www.fantasticfiction.co.uk /r/patrick-robinson/kilo-class.htm   (226 words)

  
 Military.com Content
The submarine consists of six watertight compartments separated by transverse bulkheads in a pressurized double-hull.
The command and control systems and fire control systems are located in the main control room, which is sealed off from the other compartments.
The Project 636 design is a generally improved development of the Project 877EKM Kilo class that represents an interim design between the standard 'Kilo' and the new Lada project.
www.military.com /Content/MoreContent1?file=SubSpecial_Kilo   (472 words)

  
 Kilo Class - Project 636
The Russian fleet operates three variants of the Kilo 877: the basic 877; the 877K that has an improved fire-control system; and the 877M that has wire-guided torpedoes from two tubes.
In response to Administration pressure and US sanctions legislation, Russia formally pledged in June 1995 not to enter any new arms contracts with Iran, although prior arms contracts could be implemented.
India took delivery of the first of the two additional Russian-built Kilo class submarines in January 1999.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/world/russia/877.htm   (973 words)

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