Centurion vs KV-85
The Centurion and the KV-85 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and Sidorenko & Usenko respectively. The Centurion weighs 51.0 tons vs 46.0 tons for the KV-85. Top speed is 34 km/h for the Centurion vs 40 km/h for the KV-85. Operational range is 100 km for the Centurion vs 250 km for the KV-85. The Centurion is armed with a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun, while the KV-85 carries a 1 D5-T 85mm gun. The Centurion has been produced in 4,423 units vs 148 for the KV-85.
| British tank, entering service in 1946, saw use in the Korean War and multiple Middle Eastern conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Royal Ordnance Factory |
| Number produced | 4,423 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.3 million |
| Soviet tank, 148 units built, up-gunned KV series variant with an 85mm D-5T gun. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Sidorenko & Usenko |
| Number produced | 148 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 51.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 34 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 100 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.83 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.38 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.94 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
| Engine | Rolls-Royce Meteor 4B |
| Main armament | 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (600 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 46.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 40 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 250 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.60 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.25 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.90 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | V-2 Diesel Engine with 600 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D5-T 85mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 DT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Centurion or KV-85?
The KV-85 is faster with a maximum road speed of 40 km/h compared to the Centurion's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Centurion or KV-85?
The KV-85 has a longer operational range at 250 km compared to the Centurion's 100 km.
Which is heavier, the Centurion or KV-85?
The Centurion is heavier at 51.0 tons combat weight compared to the KV-85's 46.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Centurion or KV-85?
The Centurion is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the KV-85's 8.60 meters.
How many crew members do the Centurion and KV-85 require?
The Centurion requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the KV-85's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Centurion or KV-85?
The Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 4,423 units compared to 148 units of the KV-85.
What are the main armaments of the Centurion and KV-85?
The Centurion is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (70 shells) gun while the KV-85 carries 1 D5-T 85mm gun as its main armament.