KV-1 vs T-64
The KV-1 and the T-64 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Sergeï Mironovich Kirov and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The KV-1 weighs 47.5 tons vs 38.0 tons for the T-64. Top speed is 30 km/h for the KV-1 vs 70 km/h for the T-64. Operational range is 180 km for the KV-1 vs 500 km for the T-64. The KV-1 is armed with a 1 F-32 76.2mm gun, while the T-64 carries a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun. The KV-1 has been produced in 5,200 units vs 13,000 for the T-64.
| 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 |
| Soviet tank, entering service in 1966, was manufactured in approximately 13,000 units. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 13,000 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 | 38.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.22 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.60 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.17 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 (driver, commander, gunner) |
| Engine | 5TDFM multi-fuel diesel engine 850 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 DShK 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the KV-1 or T-64?
The T-64 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the KV-1's 30 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the KV-1 or T-64?
The T-64 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the KV-1's 180 km.
Which is heavier, the KV-1 or T-64?
The KV-1 is heavier at 47.5 tons combat weight compared to the T-64's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the KV-1 or T-64?
The T-64 is longer at 9.22 meters compared to the KV-1's 6.90 meters.
How many crew members do the KV-1 and T-64 require?
The KV-1 requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the T-64's 3 (driver, commander, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KV-1 or T-64?
The T-64 has been produced in greater numbers with 13,000 units compared to 5,200 units of the KV-1.
What are the main armaments of the KV-1 and T-64?
The KV-1 is armed with 1 F-32 76.2mm gun while the T-64 carries 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.