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KV-85 vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800

KV-85 vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 at a glance — weight 46,000 vs 36,500 kg, top speed 40 vs 50 km/h, range 250 vs 400 km, crew 4 vs 4.

KV-85 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 KV-85Full specs
T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-54 / T-55 / TM-800Full specs
Specifications
KV-85 T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Sidorenko & Usenko Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 148 units 16,532 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.2 million
Combat weight 46.0 tons 36.5 tons
Maximum speed 40 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 250 km 400 km
Length 8.60 m 9.00 m
Width 3.25 m 3.27 m
Height 2.90 m 2.40 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
KV-85 T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Main armament 1 D5-T 85mm gun 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 DT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds)
Engine V-2 Diesel Engine with 600 hp Diesel Engine with 690 hp
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KV-85 side profile drawing KV-85 Specs, operators & history →
Former operators · 148 built
T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 side profile drawing T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 Specs, operators & history →
Largest operators · in service
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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.