KV-1 vs M4 Sherman
The KV-1 and the M4 Sherman are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Sergeï Mironovich Kirov and U.S Army Ordnance respectively. The KV-1 weighs 47.5 tons vs 32.3 tons for the M4 Sherman. Top speed is 30 km/h for the KV-1 vs 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman. Operational range is 180 km for the KV-1 vs 160 km for the M4 Sherman. The KV-1 is armed with a 1 F-32 76.2mm gun, while the M4 Sherman carries a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun. The KV-1 has been produced in 5,200 units vs 58,000 for the M4 Sherman.
| Soviet heavy tank, entering production in 1939, featured thick armor designed to resist early war German tank guns. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Sergeï Mironovich Kirov |
| Number produced | 5,200 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| American medium tank, mass-produced with over 58,000 units, saw widespread use during World War II. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | U.S Army Ordnance |
| Number produced | 58,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 47.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 180 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.90 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.32 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.71 m ◉ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | V2K Diesel Engine with 600 hp |
| Main armament | 1 F-32 76.2mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 DT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun |
| Combat weight | 32.3 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 39 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 160 km ◉ |
| Length | 5.88 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.68 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.74 m ◉ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental/Wright Diesel Engine with 400 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the KV-1 or M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman is faster with a maximum road speed of 39 km/h compared to the KV-1's 30 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the KV-1 or M4 Sherman?
The KV-1 has a longer operational range at 180 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the KV-1 or M4 Sherman?
The KV-1 is heavier at 47.5 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the KV-1 or M4 Sherman?
The KV-1 is longer at 6.90 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the KV-1 and M4 Sherman require?
Both the KV-1 and M4 Sherman require a crew of 5.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KV-1 or M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman has been produced in greater numbers with 58,000 units compared to 5,200 units of the KV-1.
What are the main armaments of the KV-1 and M4 Sherman?
The KV-1 is armed with 1 F-32 76.2mm gun while the M4 Sherman carries 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun as its main armament.