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KV-1 vs Type 59MII

KV-1 vs Type 59MII at a glance — weight 47,500 vs 37,000 kg, top speed 30 vs 50 km/h, range 180 vs 440 km, crew 5 vs 4.

KV-1 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 KV-1
Type 59MII main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 59MII
Specifications
KV-1 Type 59MII
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Sergeï Mironovich Kirov Norinco
Number produced 5,200 units 9,077 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 47.5 tons 37.0 tons
Maximum speed 30 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 180 km 440 km
Length 6.90 m 9.05 m
Width 3.32 m 3.30 m
Height 2.71 m 2.59 m
Crew 5 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
KV-1 Type 59MII
Main armament 1 F-32 76.2mm gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 DT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine V2K Diesel Engine with 600 hp Diesel Engine with 520 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KV-1 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII 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 Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the KV-1's 180 km.
Which is heavier, the KV-1 or Type 59MII?
The KV-1 is heavier at 47.5 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the KV-1 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is longer at 9.05 meters compared to the KV-1's 6.90 meters.
How many crew members do the KV-1 and Type 59MII require?
The KV-1 requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Type 59MII's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KV-1 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 5,200 units of the KV-1.
What are the main armaments of the KV-1 and Type 59MII?
The KV-1 is armed with 1 F-32 76.2mm gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.