KV-1 vs KV-85
| 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, 148 units built, up-gunned KV series variant with an 85mm D-5T gun. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Sidorenko & Usenko |
| Number produced | 148 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 47.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 180 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.90 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.32 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.71 m â—‰ |
| 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 | 46.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 40 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 250 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.60 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.25 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.90 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | V-2 Diesel Engine with 600 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D5-T 85mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 DT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the KV-1 or KV-85?
The KV-85 is faster with a maximum road speed of 40 km/h compared to the KV-1's 30 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the KV-1 or KV-85?
The KV-85 has a longer operational range at 250 km compared to the KV-1's 180 km.
Which is heavier, the KV-1 or KV-85?
The KV-1 is heavier at 47.5 tons combat weight compared to the KV-85's 46.0 tons.
Which is larger, the KV-1 or KV-85?
The KV-85 is longer at 8.60 meters compared to the KV-1's 6.90 meters.
How many crew members do the KV-1 and KV-85 require?
The KV-1 requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the KV-85's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KV-1 or KV-85?
The KV-1 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,200 units compared to 148 units of the KV-85.
What are the main armaments of the KV-1 and KV-85?
The KV-1 is armed with 1 F-32 76.2mm gun while the KV-85 carries 1 D5-T 85mm gun as its main armament.