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KV-1 vs T29 Super Heavy Tank

KV-1 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 KV-1
T29 Super Heavy Tank main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T29 Super Heavy Tank
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Specifications
KV-1 T29 Super 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 7 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 47.5 tons 64.0 tons
Maximum speed 30 km/h 32 km/h
Operational range 180 km 160 km
Length 6.90 m 11.57 m
Width 3.32 m 3.80 m
Height 2.71 m 3.20 m
Crew 5 6
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Armament & Powertrain
KV-1 T29 Super Heavy Tank
Main armament 1 F-32 76.2mm gun 1 T5E2 105mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 DT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun 2 M2 12.7mm coaxial machine guns
Engine V2K Diesel Engine with 600 hp Ford V12 GAC Diesel Engine with 650 hp

Overview

The KV-1 and the T29 Super Heavy Tank are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Sergeï Mironovich Kirov and U.S Army Ordnance respectively.

The KV-1 weighs 47.5 tons vs 64.0 tons for the T29 Super Heavy Tank. Top speed is 30 km/h for the KV-1 vs 32 km/h for the T29 Super Heavy Tank. Operational range is 180 km for the KV-1 vs 160 km for the T29 Super Heavy Tank. The KV-1 is armed with a 1 F-32 76.2mm gun, while the T29 Super Heavy Tank carries a 1 T5E2 105mm gun.

The KV-1 has been produced in 5,200 units vs 7 for the T29 Super Heavy Tank.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KV-1 or T29 Super Heavy Tank?
The T29 Super Heavy Tank is faster with a maximum road speed of 32 km/h compared to the KV-1's 30 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the KV-1 or T29 Super Heavy Tank?
The KV-1 has a longer operational range at 180 km compared to the T29 Super Heavy Tank's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the KV-1 or T29 Super Heavy Tank?
The T29 Super Heavy Tank is heavier at 64.0 tons combat weight compared to the KV-1's 47.5 tons.
Which is larger, the KV-1 or T29 Super Heavy Tank?
The T29 Super Heavy Tank is longer at 11.57 meters compared to the KV-1's 6.90 meters.
How many crew members do the KV-1 and T29 Super Heavy Tank require?
The T29 Super Heavy Tank requires a larger crew of 6 compared to the KV-1's 5 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KV-1 or T29 Super Heavy Tank?
The KV-1 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,200 units compared to 7 units of the T29 Super Heavy Tank.
What are the main armaments of the KV-1 and T29 Super Heavy Tank?
The KV-1 is armed with 1 F-32 76.2mm gun while the T29 Super Heavy Tank carries 1 T5E2 105mm gun as its main armament.