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KV-85 vs T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran

KV-85 vs T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran at a glance — weight 46,000 vs 40,000 kg, top speed 40 vs 50 km/h, range 250 vs 450 km, crew 4 vs 4.

KV-85 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 KV-85
T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran
Specifications
KV-85 T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran
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 6,142 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.3 million
Combat weight 46.0 tons 40.0 tons
Maximum speed 40 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 250 km 450 km
Length 8.60 m 9.00 m
Width 3.25 m 3.30 m
Height 2.90 m 2.39 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
KV-85 T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran
Main armament 1 D5-T 85mm gun 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 DT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun 1 PKT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (2500 rounds)
Engine V-2 Diesel Engine with 600 hp V-55-5 V-12 Diesel Engine with 580 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KV-85 or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran 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-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the KV-85's 250 km.
Which is heavier, the KV-85 or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The KV-85 is heavier at 46.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 40.0 tons.
Which is larger, the KV-85 or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran 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-62 / TR-580 / Tiran require?
Both the KV-85 and T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KV-85 or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran has been produced in greater numbers with 6,142 units compared to 148 units of the KV-85.
What are the main armaments of the KV-85 and T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The KV-85 is armed with 1 D5-T 85mm gun while the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran carries 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.