MilitaryKilo-class Submarine (Project 636.3)
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The Kilo-class (Project 636.3 "Varshavyanka") is a diesel-electric submarine known as the "Black Hole" for its extremely quiet acoustic signature. Armed with torpedoes and Kalibr cruise missiles, it excels in anti-ship and land-attack missions.
Specifications
| Type | Submarine |
| Origin | Russia |
| Manufacturer | Admiralty Shipyards |
| Introduced | 1982 |
| Status | In service |
| Range | 9,800 |
| Weight | 3,000 |
| Speed | 37 |
| Crew | 57 |
History
Original design from 1970s. Improved Project 636 "Improved Kilo" entered service in 1990s. Project 636.3 is the latest variant with enhanced capabilities. Widely exported to Algeria, China, India, Iran, Romania, and Vietnam.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| China | 12 Project 636 | confirmed |
| Russia | ~18 active incl. 636.3 variants | estimated |
| India | — | |
| Egypt | — | |
| Iran | 3 Kilo-class submarines | confirmed |
| Poland | 1 | confirmed |
| Vietnam | 6 Kilo 636MV | confirmed |
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