Soviet KV-85 Heavy Tank The KV-85 heavy tank was not an epochal machine in the history of Russian tank design and construction. Although it was not produced in the thousands, this tank still made a contribution to the victory over fascism. Manufacturer: Trumpeter Availability: In stock SKU: Trumpeter 01569 $32.00 Custom wishlist OK Add to wishlist Add to compare list Email a friend The KV-85 heavy tank was a significant development in the Soviet military history, serving as a stopgap solution to counter the new German Panther medium tank series. It was based on the original KV heavy tank series and incorporated high-power armament and heavy armor protection. The KV-85 was developed to meet the demands of the Red Army to combat the German threat, particularly the Panther tank, which was a formidable opponent for even the T-34 medium tank series. The KV-85 was a fearsome adversary on the battlefield. Products specifications Attribute name Attribute value Country Russia Sub Group Heavy Tank Main Weapon 85 mm D-5T gun Side Allies Scale 1/35 Vehicle Type KV-85 Group Tanks Used By Russia Product tags Heavy Tank (32) , Allies (309) , Russia (259) , Tanks (220) , KV-8585 mm D-5T gun (1)