KV-1 vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
The KV-1 and the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Sergeï Mironovich Kirov and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The KV-1 weighs 47.5 tons vs 36.5 tons for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Top speed is 30 km/h for the KV-1 vs 50 km/h for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Operational range is 180 km for the KV-1 vs 400 km for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. The KV-1 is armed with a 1 F-32 76.2mm gun, while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun. The KV-1 has been produced in 5,200 units vs 16,532 for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800.
| 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 |
| Ex-USSR tank, over 16,000 units built, manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 16,532 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 | 36.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 400 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.00 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.27 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.40 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the KV-1 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the KV-1's 30 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the KV-1 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has a longer operational range at 400 km compared to the KV-1's 180 km.
Which is heavier, the KV-1 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The KV-1 is heavier at 47.5 tons combat weight compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 36.5 tons.
Which is larger, the KV-1 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is longer at 9.00 meters compared to the KV-1's 6.90 meters.
How many crew members do the KV-1 and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require?
The KV-1 requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KV-1 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in greater numbers with 16,532 units compared to 5,200 units of the KV-1.
What are the main armaments of the KV-1 and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The KV-1 is armed with 1 F-32 76.2mm gun while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun as its main armament.