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KV-1 vs M6 Heavy Tank

KV-1 vs M6 Heavy Tank at a glance — weight 47,500 vs 57,400 kg, top speed 30 vs 35 km/h, range 180 vs 160 km, crew 5 vs 5.

KV-1 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 KV-1
M6 Heavy Tank main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M6 Heavy Tank
Specifications
KV-1 M6 Heavy Tank
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 U.S Army Ordnance
Number produced 5,200 units 40 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.2 million
Combat weight 47.5 tons 57.4 tons
Maximum speed 30 km/h 35 km/h
Operational range 180 km 160 km
Length 6.90 m 8.44 m
Width 3.32 m 3.10 m
Height 2.71 m 3.23 m
Crew 5 5
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
KV-1 M6 Heavy Tank
Main armament 1 F-32 76.2mm gun 1 M6 76mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 DT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun 1 M6 37mm gun
Engine V2K Diesel Engine with 600 hp Wright-Whirlwind G-200 Diesel Engine with 925 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KV-1 or M6 Heavy Tank?
The M6 Heavy Tank is faster with a maximum road speed of 35 km/h compared to the KV-1's 30 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the KV-1 or M6 Heavy Tank?
The KV-1 has a longer operational range at 180 km compared to the M6 Heavy Tank's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the KV-1 or M6 Heavy Tank?
The M6 Heavy Tank is heavier at 57.4 tons combat weight compared to the KV-1's 47.5 tons.
Which is larger, the KV-1 or M6 Heavy Tank?
The M6 Heavy Tank is longer at 8.44 meters compared to the KV-1's 6.90 meters.
How many crew members do the KV-1 and M6 Heavy Tank require?
Both the KV-1 and M6 Heavy Tank require a crew of 5.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KV-1 or M6 Heavy Tank?
The KV-1 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,200 units compared to 40 units of the M6 Heavy Tank.
What are the main armaments of the KV-1 and M6 Heavy Tank?
The KV-1 is armed with 1 F-32 76.2mm gun while the M6 Heavy Tank carries 1 M6 76mm gun as its main armament.