GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

KV-1 vs M4 Sherman

KV-1 vs M4 Sherman at a glance — weight 47,500 vs 32,300 kg, top speed 30 vs 39 km/h, range 180 vs 160 km, crew 5 vs 5.

KV-1 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 KV-1Full specs
M4 Sherman main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M4 ShermanFull specs
Specifications
KV-1 M4 Sherman
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Sergeï Mironovich Kirov U.S Army Ordnance
Number produced 5,200 units 58,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.1 million
Combat weight 47.5 tons 32.3 tons
Maximum speed 30 km/h 39 km/h
Operational range 180 km 160 km
Length 6.90 m 5.88 m
Width 3.32 m 2.68 m
Height 2.71 m 2.74 m
Crew 5 5
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
KV-1 M4 Sherman
Main armament 1 F-32 76.2mm gun 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 DT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun
Engine V2K Diesel Engine with 600 hp Continental/Wright Diesel Engine with 400 hp
Explore further
KV-1 side profile drawing KV-1 Specs, operators & history →
Former operators · 5,200 built
M4 Sherman side profile drawing M4 Sherman Specs, operators & history →
Former operators · 58,000 built
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
Guide US Army Vehicle Designations
KV-1 vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 KV-1 vs Type 59MII KV-1 vs M24 Chaffee KV-1 vs Royal Ordnance Centurion KV-1 vs T-10 KV-1 vs M26 Pershing

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.