KV-1 vs M103
KV-1 vs M103 at a glance — weight 47,500 vs 58,000 kg, top speed 30 vs 40 km/h, range 180 vs 480 km, crew 5 vs 5.
Specifications
|
KV-1 |
M103 |
| Origin country |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Main Battle Tank |
Main Battle Tank |
| Type |
Heavy Main Battle Tank |
Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer |
Sergeï Mironovich Kirov |
Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant |
| Number produced |
5,200 units |
300 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$-- million |
$-- million |
| Combat weight |
47.5 tons |
58.0 tons |
| Maximum speed |
30 km/h |
40 km/h |
| Operational range |
180 km |
480 km |
| Length |
6.90 m |
6.99 m |
| Width |
3.32 m |
3.76 m |
| Height |
2.71 m |
3.23 m |
| Crew |
5 |
5 |
Armament & Powertrain
|
KV-1 |
M103 |
| Main armament |
1 F-32 76.2mm gun |
1 M58 120mm gun |
| Secondary weapon |
1 DT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun |
1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun |
| Engine |
V2K Diesel Engine with 600 hp |
Continental AVDS-1790-2 V12 Diesel Engine with 810 hp |
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Which is faster, the KV-1 or M103?
The M103 is faster with a maximum road speed of 40 km/h compared to the KV-1's 30 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the KV-1 or M103?
The M103 has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the KV-1's 180 km.
Which is heavier, the KV-1 or M103?
The M103 is heavier at 58.0 tons combat weight compared to the KV-1's 47.5 tons.
Which is larger, the KV-1 or M103?
The M103 is longer at 6.99 meters compared to the KV-1's 6.90 meters.
How many crew members do the KV-1 and M103 require?
Both the KV-1 and M103 require a crew of 5.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KV-1 or M103?
The KV-1 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,200 units compared to 300 units of the M103.
What are the main armaments of the KV-1 and M103?
The KV-1 is armed with 1 F-32 76.2mm gun while the M103 carries 1 M58 120mm gun as its main armament.
