KV-85 vs M1A1 Abrams
The KV-85 and the M1A1 Abrams are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Sidorenko & Usenko and General Dynamics Corp. respectively. The KV-85 weighs 46.0 tons vs 63.0 tons for the M1A1 Abrams. Top speed is 40 km/h for the KV-85 vs 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams. Operational range is 250 km for the KV-85 vs 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams. The KV-85 is armed with a 1 D5-T 85mm gun, while the M1A1 Abrams carries a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun. The KV-85 has been produced in 148 units vs 9,200 for the M1A1 Abrams.
| Soviet tank, 148 units built, up-gunned KV series variant with an 85mm D-5T gun. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Sidorenko & Usenko |
| Number produced | 148 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| American main battle tank, built in over 9,200 units, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 9,200 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| 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 |
| Combat weight | 63.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 66 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 465 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.83 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.65 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.43 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the KV-85 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the KV-85's 40 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the KV-85 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the KV-85's 250 km.
Which is heavier, the KV-85 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the KV-85's 46.0 tons.
Which is larger, the KV-85 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the KV-85's 8.60 meters.
How many crew members do the KV-85 and M1A1 Abrams require?
Both the KV-85 and M1A1 Abrams require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KV-85 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 148 units of the KV-85.
What are the main armaments of the KV-85 and M1A1 Abrams?
The KV-85 is armed with 1 D5-T 85mm gun while the M1A1 Abrams carries 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.