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KV-85 vs M6 Heavy Tank

KV-85 vs M6 Heavy Tank at a glance — weight 46,000 vs 57,400 kg, top speed 40 vs 35 km/h, range 250 vs 160 km, crew 4 vs 5.

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Specifications
KV-85 M6 Heavy Tank
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 U.S Army Ordnance
Number produced 148 units 40 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.2 million
Combat weight 46.0 tons 57.4 tons
Maximum speed 40 km/h 35 km/h
Operational range 250 km 160 km
Length 8.60 m 8.44 m
Width 3.25 m 3.10 m
Height 2.90 m 3.23 m
Crew 4 5
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Armament & Powertrain
KV-85 M6 Heavy Tank
Main armament 1 D5-T 85mm gun 1 M6 76mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 DT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun 1 M6 37mm gun
Engine V-2 Diesel Engine with 600 hp Wright-Whirlwind G-200 Diesel Engine with 925 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KV-85 or M6 Heavy Tank?
The KV-85 is faster with a maximum road speed of 40 km/h compared to the M6 Heavy Tank's 35 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the KV-85 or M6 Heavy Tank?
The KV-85 has a longer operational range at 250 km compared to the M6 Heavy Tank's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the KV-85 or M6 Heavy Tank?
The M6 Heavy Tank is heavier at 57.4 tons combat weight compared to the KV-85's 46.0 tons.
Which is larger, the KV-85 or M6 Heavy Tank?
The KV-85 is longer at 8.60 meters compared to the M6 Heavy Tank's 8.44 meters.
How many crew members do the KV-85 and M6 Heavy Tank require?
The M6 Heavy Tank requires a larger crew of 5, against 4 for the KV-85.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KV-85 or M6 Heavy Tank?
The KV-85 has been produced in greater numbers with 148 units compared to 40 units of the M6 Heavy Tank.
What are the main armaments of the KV-85 and M6 Heavy Tank?
The KV-85 is armed with 1 D5-T 85mm gun while the M6 Heavy Tank carries 1 M6 76mm gun as its main armament.