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KV-85 vs M103

KV-85 vs M103 at a glance — weight 46,000 vs 58,000 kg, top speed 40 vs 40 km/h, range 250 vs 480 km, crew 4 vs 5.

KV-85 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 KV-85Full specs
M103 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M103Full specs
Specifications
KV-85 M103
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Sidorenko & Usenko Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant
Number produced 148 units 300 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 46.0 tons 58.0 tons
Maximum speed 40 km/h 40 km/h
Operational range 250 km 480 km
Length 8.60 m 6.99 m
Width 3.25 m 3.76 m
Height 2.90 m 3.23 m
Crew 4 5
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Armament & Powertrain
KV-85 M103
Main armament 1 D5-T 85mm gun 1 M58 120mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 DT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun
Engine V-2 Diesel Engine with 600 hp Continental AVDS-1790-2 V12 Diesel Engine with 810 hp
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KV-85 side profile drawing KV-85 Specs, operators & history →
Former operators · 148 built
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Former operators · 300 built
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KV-85 or M103?
Both the KV-85 and M103 have a maximum road speed of 40 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the KV-85 or M103?
The M103 has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the KV-85's 250 km.
Which is heavier, the KV-85 or M103?
The M103 is heavier at 58.0 tons combat weight compared to the KV-85's 46.0 tons.
Which is larger, the KV-85 or M103?
The KV-85 is longer at 8.60 meters compared to the M103's 6.99 meters.
How many crew members do the KV-85 and M103 require?
The M103 requires a larger crew of 5, against 4 for the KV-85.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KV-85 or M103?
The M103 has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 148 units of the KV-85.
What are the main armaments of the KV-85 and M103?
The KV-85 is armed with 1 D5-T 85mm gun while the M103 carries 1 M58 120mm gun as its main armament.