KV-85 vs Type 59MII
The KV-85 and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Sidorenko & Usenko and Norinco respectively. The KV-85 weighs 46.0 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 40 km/h for the KV-85 vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 250 km for the KV-85 vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The KV-85 is armed with a 1 D5-T 85mm gun, while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun. The KV-85 has been produced in 148 units vs 9,077 for the Type 59MII.
| Soviet tank, 148 units built, up-gunned KV series variant with an 85mm D-5T gun. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Sidorenko & Usenko |
| Number produced | 148 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Chinese tank, produced by Norinco in 9077 units, remains without a confirmed service year. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | 9,077 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 | 37.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 440 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.05 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.30 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.59 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 520 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the KV-85 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII 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 Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the KV-85's 250 km.
Which is heavier, the KV-85 or Type 59MII?
The KV-85 is heavier at 46.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the KV-85 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is longer at 9.05 meters compared to the KV-85's 8.60 meters.
How many crew members do the KV-85 and Type 59MII require?
Both the KV-85 and Type 59MII require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KV-85 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 148 units of the KV-85.
What are the main armaments of the KV-85 and Type 59MII?
The KV-85 is armed with 1 D5-T 85mm gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.