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The KV-85 has 776 hit points , 75mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 34 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 4 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 776 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 23.0 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 75 / 60 / 60 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.3:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the KV-85 can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 34 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 14 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.4:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 12.1% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 6.1% |
Available guns (4)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 mm D-5T | 6 | — | — | 4.9s | — |
| 85 mm D-5T | 6 | — | — | 4.9s | — |
| 100 mm S-34 | 7 | — | — | 7.6s | — |
| 122 mm D-2-5T | 7 | — | — | 20.0s | — |
How KV-85 compares to its peers
There are 23 tier 6 heavy tanks in WoT, including the KV-85. Its 776 HP places it in the top 86% for hit points among same-tier heavy tanks (peer average: 860). Frontal hull armor of 75mm ranks in the top 95% for the class (peer average: 111mm). Top forward speed of 34 km/h is faster than 27% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- KV-85 vs A43 BP — tier 6 heavy tank from UK
- KV-85 vs ARL 44 — tier 6 heavy tank from France
- KV-85 vs CDT — tier 6 heavy tank from France
- KV-85 vs Chur Gloriana — tier 6 heavy tank from UK
- See full tier 6 heavy tank tier list — all 23 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
A further development of the KV-1S tank. Unlike the previous modification, the KV-85 had enhanced armament. The vehicle was developed in the spring of 1943 at the Chelyabinsk Kirov Plant. The tank entered service on August 8, 1943, and was mass produced until September, with a total of 148 vehicles manufactured. The KV-85 was used by the breakthrough armored regiments of the Red Army.
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What tier is the KV-85 in WoT?
The KV-85 is a tier 6 heavy tank from USSR.
Is the KV-85 a premium tank?
No — the KV-85 is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the KV-85?
34 km/h forward, 14 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the KV-85 have?
Hull armor: 75mm front, 60mm side, 60mm rear.