KV-85 vs M1 Abrams
Overview
The KV-85 and the M1 Abrams are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Sidorenko & Usenko and General Dynamics Corp. respectively.
The KV-85 weighs 46.0 tons vs 66.8 tons for the M1 Abrams. Top speed is 40 km/h for the KV-85 vs 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams. Operational range is 250 km for the KV-85 vs 426 km for the M1 Abrams. The KV-85 is armed with a 1 D5-T 85mm gun, while the M1 Abrams carries a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds).
The KV-85 has been produced in 148 units vs 10,300 for the M1 Abrams.
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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, first fielded in 1980, with over 10,300 units manufactured. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 10,300 units |
| Estimated unit price | $8.5 million |
| Combat weight | 46.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 40 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 250 km ◉ |
| Length | 8.60 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.25 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.90 m ◉ |
| 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 | 66.8 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 426 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.77 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.66 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.44 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
| Engine | Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) |
| Main armament | 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the KV-85 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the KV-85's 40 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the KV-85 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 426 km compared to the KV-85's 250 km.
Which is heavier, the KV-85 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the KV-85's 46.0 tons.
Which is larger, the KV-85 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the KV-85's 8.60 meters.
How many crew members do the KV-85 and M1 Abrams require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the KV-85's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KV-85 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 148 units of the KV-85.
What are the main armaments of the KV-85 and M1 Abrams?
The KV-85 is armed with 1 D5-T 85mm gun while the M1 Abrams carries 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) as its main armament.