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KV-1 vs M46 Patton

KV-1 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 KV-1
M46 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M46 Patton
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Specifications
KV-1 M46 Patton
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 Detroit Tank Plant
Number produced 5,200 units 1,160 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 47.5 tons 44.0 tons
Maximum speed 30 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 180 km 130 km
Length 6.90 m 7.04 m
Width 3.32 m 3.48 m
Height 2.71 m 3.00 m
Crew 5 5
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
KV-1 M46 Patton
Main armament 1 F-32 76.2mm gun 1 M3A1 90mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 DT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun
Engine V2K Diesel Engine with 600 hp Continental AV-1790-5V-12 Diesel Engine with 704 hp

Overview

The KV-1 and the M46 Patton are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Sergeï Mironovich Kirov and Detroit Tank Plant respectively.

The KV-1 weighs 47.5 tons vs 44.0 tons for the M46 Patton. Top speed is 30 km/h for the KV-1 vs 48 km/h for the M46 Patton. Operational range is 180 km for the KV-1 vs 130 km for the M46 Patton. The KV-1 is armed with a 1 F-32 76.2mm gun, while the M46 Patton carries a 1 M3A1 90mm gun.

The KV-1 has been produced in 5,200 units vs 1,160 for the M46 Patton. The KV-1 entered service 10 years before the M46 Patton (1939 vs 1949).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KV-1 or M46 Patton?
The M46 Patton is faster with a maximum road speed of 48 km/h compared to the KV-1's 30 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the KV-1 or M46 Patton?
The KV-1 has a longer operational range at 180 km compared to the M46 Patton's 130 km.
Which is heavier, the KV-1 or M46 Patton?
The KV-1 is heavier at 47.5 tons combat weight compared to the M46 Patton's 44.0 tons.
Which is larger, the KV-1 or M46 Patton?
The M46 Patton is longer at 7.04 meters compared to the KV-1's 6.90 meters.
How many crew members do the KV-1 and M46 Patton require?
Both the KV-1 and M46 Patton require a crew of 5.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KV-1 or M46 Patton?
The KV-1 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,200 units compared to 1,160 units of the M46 Patton.
What are the main armaments of the KV-1 and M46 Patton?
The KV-1 is armed with 1 F-32 76.2mm gun while the M46 Patton carries 1 M3A1 90mm gun as its main armament.