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KV-85 vs M4 Sherman

KV-85 vs M4 Sherman at a glance — weight 46,000 vs 32,300 kg, top speed 40 vs 39 km/h, range 250 vs 160 km, crew 4 vs 5.

KV-85 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 KV-85Full specs
M4 Sherman main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M4 ShermanFull specs
Specifications
KV-85 M4 Sherman
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Sidorenko & Usenko U.S Army Ordnance
Number produced 148 units 58,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.1 million
Combat weight 46.0 tons 32.3 tons
Maximum speed 40 km/h 39 km/h
Operational range 250 km 160 km
Length 8.60 m 5.88 m
Width 3.25 m 2.68 m
Height 2.90 m 2.74 m
Crew 4 5
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Armament & Powertrain
KV-85 M4 Sherman
Main armament 1 D5-T 85mm gun 1 M3 L/40 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 Continental/Wright Diesel Engine with 400 hp
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KV-85 side profile drawing KV-85 Specs, operators & history →
Former operators · 148 built
M4 Sherman side profile drawing M4 Sherman Specs, operators & history →
Former operators · 58,000 built
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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, against 4 for the KV-85.
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.