KV-85 vs Type 85
The KV-85 and the Type 85 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Sidorenko & Usenko and Norinco respectively. The KV-85 weighs 46.0 tons vs 41.0 tons for the Type 85. Top speed is 40 km/h for the KV-85 vs 57 km/h for the Type 85. Operational range is 250 km for the KV-85 vs 700 km for the Type 85. The KV-85 is armed with a 1 D5-T 85mm gun, while the Type 85 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun. The KV-85 has been produced in 148 units vs 200 for the Type 85.
| 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 |
| Chinese main battle tank, approximately 200 were built, incorporating technologies from the Soviet T-62. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | 200 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 | 41.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 57 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 700 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.45 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.30 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 730 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore 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 85?
The Type 85 is faster with a maximum road speed of 57 km/h compared to the KV-85's 40 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the KV-85 or Type 85?
The Type 85 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the KV-85's 250 km.
Which is heavier, the KV-85 or Type 85?
The KV-85 is heavier at 46.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 85's 41.0 tons.
Which is larger, the KV-85 or Type 85?
The Type 85 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the KV-85's 8.60 meters.
How many crew members do the KV-85 and Type 85 require?
Both the KV-85 and Type 85 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KV-85 or Type 85?
The Type 85 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 148 units of the KV-85.
What are the main armaments of the KV-85 and Type 85?
The KV-85 is armed with 1 D5-T 85mm gun while the Type 85 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.