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KV-85 vs Type 59MII

KV-85 vs Type 59MII at a glance — weight 46,000 vs 37,000 kg, top speed 40 vs 50 km/h, range 250 vs 440 km, crew 4 vs 4.

KV-85 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 KV-85Full specs
Type 59MII main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 59MIIFull specs
Specifications
KV-85 Type 59MII
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Sidorenko & Usenko Norinco
Number produced 148 units 9,077 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 46.0 tons 37.0 tons
Maximum speed 40 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 250 km 440 km
Length 8.60 m 9.05 m
Width 3.25 m 3.30 m
Height 2.90 m 2.59 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
KV-85 Type 59MII
Main armament 1 D5-T 85mm gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 DT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine V-2 Diesel Engine with 600 hp Diesel Engine with 520 hp
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KV-85 side profile drawing KV-85 Specs, operators & history →
Former operators · 148 built
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Largest operators · in service
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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.