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KV-85 vs M24 Chaffee

KV-85 vs M24 Chaffee at a glance — weight 46,000 vs 18,371 kg, top speed 40 vs 55 km/h, range 250 vs 281 km, crew 4 vs 4.

KV-85 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 KV-85
M24 Chaffee main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M24 Chaffee
Specifications
KV-85 M24 Chaffee
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Light Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Sidorenko & Usenko U.S Army Ordnance
Number produced 148 units 4,731 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.0 million
Combat weight 46.0 tons 18.4 tons
Maximum speed 40 km/h 55 km/h
Operational range 250 km 281 km
Length 8.60 m 5.50 m
Width 3.25 m 2.95 m
Height 2.90 m 2.46 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
KV-85 M24 Chaffee
Main armament 1 D5-T 85mm gun 1 M6 75mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 DT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun
Engine V-2 Diesel Engine with 600 hp Cadillac 44T24 V-8 Diesel Engines (x2) with 110 hp each
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KV-85 or M24 Chaffee?
The M24 Chaffee is faster with a maximum road speed of 55 km/h compared to the KV-85's 40 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the KV-85 or M24 Chaffee?
The M24 Chaffee has a longer operational range at 281 km compared to the KV-85's 250 km.
Which is heavier, the KV-85 or M24 Chaffee?
The KV-85 is heavier at 46.0 tons combat weight compared to the M24 Chaffee's 18.4 tons.
Which is larger, the KV-85 or M24 Chaffee?
The KV-85 is longer at 8.60 meters compared to the M24 Chaffee's 5.50 meters.
How many crew members do the KV-85 and M24 Chaffee require?
Both the KV-85 and M24 Chaffee require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KV-85 or M24 Chaffee?
The M24 Chaffee has been produced in greater numbers with 4,731 units compared to 148 units of the KV-85.
What are the main armaments of the KV-85 and M24 Chaffee?
The KV-85 is armed with 1 D5-T 85mm gun while the M24 Chaffee carries 1 M6 75mm gun as its main armament.