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KV stats at a glance
The KV has 584 hit points , 75mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 34 km/h. Its strongest gun configuration deals 110 damage per shot with 86mm of armor penetration , giving it a theoretical maximum DPM of 1535.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 584 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 27.7 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 75 / 75 / 70 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.0:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the KV can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 34 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 10 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 3.4:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 12.0% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 3.0% |
Available guns (1)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 mm ZiS-5 | 5 | 110 | 86mm | 4.3s | 13.95 |
With the top-tier gun, the KV can theoretically output up to 1535 damage per minute at sustained fire (shot damage × rounds per minute).
How KV compares to its peers
There are 17 tier 5 heavy tanks in WoT, including the KV. Its 584 HP places it in the top 100% for hit points among same-tier heavy tanks (peer average: 717). Frontal hull armor of 75mm ranks in the top 75% for the class (peer average: 96mm). Top forward speed of 34 km/h is faster than 50% of peer vehicles in this tier and class. The strongest gun deals 110 damage per shot, higher than 13% of comparable vehicles. Best penetration of 86mm puts it in the top 87% for armor-piercing capability in its class.
Direct comparisons
- KV vs T1 Heavy — tier 5 heavy tank from USA
- KV vs T14 — tier 5 heavy tank from USA
- KV vs T14 (tr.) — tier 5 heavy tank from USA
- See full tier 5 heavy tank tier list — all 17 vehicles ranked
Related tier 5 heavy tanks
- BDR G1 B — France
- Churchill I — UK
- Churchill III — USSR, premium
- Excelsior — UK, premium
- KV-1 — USSR
- KV-1SA — USSR, premium
- KV-1 shielded — USSR, premium
- KV-220-2 Beta Test — USSR, premium
- All USSR tanks · Tier 5 premium tanks
Understand the stats
Want a deeper grasp of what these numbers actually mean in battle? Read the glossary:
- What is DPM — the most important offensive metric
- Alpha damage — single-shot damage and what it means for playstyle
- Penetration — and how it interacts with armor angling
- Hull-down position — the king of defensive plays
- View range — how spotting actually works
About this vehicle
Developed by the Special Design Bureau No. 2 at the Kirov Plant in Leningrad in 1939. Produced from February 1940 through September 1942, with a total production of 2,769 KV-1 vehicles and 334 KV-2 vehicles.
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Frequently asked
What tier is the KV in WoT?
The KV is a tier 5 heavy tank from USSR.
How much damage does the KV do?
The top gun on the KV deals 110 damage per shot with 86mm of standard armor penetration.
Is the KV a premium tank?
No — the KV is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the KV?
34 km/h forward, 10 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the KV have?
Hull armor: 75mm front, 75mm side, 70mm rear.