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KV-1 vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800

KV-1 vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 at a glance — weight 47,500 vs 36,500 kg, top speed 30 vs 50 km/h, range 180 vs 400 km, crew 5 vs 4.

KV-1 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 KV-1
T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Specifications
KV-1 T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Sergeï Mironovich Kirov Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 5,200 units 16,532 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.2 million
Combat weight 47.5 tons 36.5 tons
Maximum speed 30 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 180 km 400 km
Length 6.90 m 9.00 m
Width 3.32 m 3.27 m
Height 2.71 m 2.40 m
Crew 5 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
KV-1 T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Main armament 1 F-32 76.2mm gun 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 DT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds)
Engine V2K Diesel Engine with 600 hp Diesel Engine with 690 hp
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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.