KV-85 vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
The KV-85 and the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Sidorenko & Usenko and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The KV-85 weighs 46.0 tons vs 36.5 tons for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Top speed is 40 km/h for the KV-85 vs 50 km/h for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Operational range is 250 km for the KV-85 vs 400 km for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. The KV-85 is armed with a 1 D5-T 85mm gun, while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun. The KV-85 has been produced in 148 units vs 16,532 for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800.
| 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 |
| Ex-USSR tank, over 16,000 units built, manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 16,532 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 | 36.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.27 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the KV-85 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the KV-85's 40 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the KV-85 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has a longer operational range at 400 km compared to the KV-85's 250 km.
Which is heavier, the KV-85 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The KV-85 is heavier at 46.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 36.5 tons.
Which is larger, the KV-85 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is longer at 9.00 meters compared to the KV-85's 8.60 meters.
How many crew members do the KV-85 and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require?
Both the KV-85 and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KV-85 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in greater numbers with 16,532 units compared to 148 units of the KV-85.
What are the main armaments of the KV-85 and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The KV-85 is armed with 1 D5-T 85mm gun while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun as its main armament.