KV-85 vs M4 Sherman
The KV-85 and the M4 Sherman are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Sidorenko & Usenko and U.S Army Ordnance respectively. The KV-85 weighs 46.0 tons vs 32.3 tons for the M4 Sherman. Top speed is 40 km/h for the KV-85 vs 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman. Operational range is 250 km for the KV-85 vs 160 km for the M4 Sherman. The KV-85 is armed with a 1 D5-T 85mm gun, while the M4 Sherman carries a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun. The KV-85 has been produced in 148 units vs 58,000 for the M4 Sherman.
| 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 |
| American medium tank, mass-produced with over 58,000 units, saw widespread use during World War II. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | U.S Army Ordnance |
| Number produced | 58,000 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 | 32.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 39 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 160 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.88 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.68 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.74 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental/Wright Diesel Engine with 400 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the KV-85 or M4 Sherman?
The KV-85 is faster with a maximum road speed of 40 km/h compared to the M4 Sherman's 39 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the KV-85 or M4 Sherman?
The KV-85 has a longer operational range at 250 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the KV-85 or M4 Sherman?
The KV-85 is heavier at 46.0 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the KV-85 or M4 Sherman?
The KV-85 is longer at 8.60 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the KV-85 and M4 Sherman require?
The M4 Sherman requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the KV-85's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KV-85 or M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman has been produced in greater numbers with 58,000 units compared to 148 units of the KV-85.
What are the main armaments of the KV-85 and M4 Sherman?
The KV-85 is armed with 1 D5-T 85mm gun while the M4 Sherman carries 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun as its main armament.