KV-1 vs T-72
The KV-1 and the T-72 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Sergeï Mironovich Kirov and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The KV-1 weighs 47.5 tons vs 44.5 tons for the T-72. Top speed is 30 km/h for the KV-1 vs 60 km/h for the T-72. Operational range is 180 km for the KV-1 vs 500 km for the T-72. The KV-1 is armed with a 1 F-32 76.2mm gun, while the T-72 carries a 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun. The KV-1 has been produced in 5,200 units vs 25,000 for the T-72.
| 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 main battle tank, entering service in 1973, with approximately 25,000 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 25,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2 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 | 44.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.73 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.59 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.23 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, gunner, driver) |
| Engine | V-92S2F (T-72B3 & T-72B3M) 1,130 hp (840 kW) |
| Main armament | 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm PKT coax. machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the KV-1 or T-72?
The T-72 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the KV-1's 30 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the KV-1 or T-72?
The T-72 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the KV-1's 180 km.
Which is heavier, the KV-1 or T-72?
The KV-1 is heavier at 47.5 tons combat weight compared to the T-72's 44.5 tons.
Which is larger, the KV-1 or T-72?
The T-72 is longer at 9.73 meters compared to the KV-1's 6.90 meters.
How many crew members do the KV-1 and T-72 require?
The KV-1 requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the T-72's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KV-1 or T-72?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 5,200 units of the KV-1.
What are the main armaments of the KV-1 and T-72?
The KV-1 is armed with 1 F-32 76.2mm gun while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.