Comparing: BDR G1 B vs. KV vs. KV-1

The project of a new vehicle was suggested by engineers of the Baudet-Donon-Rousell company in June 1938. However, the design was never developed.

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.

Development started at the end of 1938. A prototype was produced in August 1939. The vehicle first saw combat in December 1939 at the Mannerheim Line. The tank was mass-produced from March 1940 through August 1942, with a total of 2,769 vehicles manufactured.