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ALTAY Main Battle Tank

Manufacturer: BMC Defense
Category: Tanks & Armored Vehicles
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Main Gun Caliber 120 mm
Engine Power 1,500 hp
Maximum Speed 65 km/h
Armor Type Composite with ERA and APS

Full Specifications

1. General Information

Vehicle Name	ALTAY
Type / Role	Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer	BMC Defense
Country of Origin	Turkey
In Service	Limited introduction
Year Introduced	2024
Unit Cost	USD 13 to 15 million
Crew	4

2. Dimensions & Weight

Length (Gun Forward)	10.3 m
Width	3.9 m
Height	2.6 m
Weight	~65 tons
Ground Clearance	0.45 m
Chassis Material	Steel and composite

3. Performance

Engine Type	BATU V12 diesel
Engine Power	1,500 hp
Power-to-Weight Ratio	Automatic
Transmission	65 km/h
Maximum Speed (Road)	45 km/h
Maximum Speed (Off-Road)	450 km
Operational Range	Hydropneumatic

4. Armament

Main Gun	120 mm L55 smoothbore
Ammunition Capacity	40 rounds
Secondary Armament	1 × 12.7 mm MG, 1 × 7.62 mm MG
Gun Elevation/Depression	+20° / −10°
Fire Control System	Digital fire control system
Stabilization	Dual axis gun stabilizer
Rate of Fire	6 to 8 rounds per minute

5. Protection & Armor

Armor Type	Modular composite armor
Reactive Armor	Optional ERA modules
Active Protection System (APS)	AKKOR APS (planned)
NBC Protection	Yes
Smoke Grenade Launchers	Yes
Fire Suppression System	Automatic
Mine Protection	Reinforced belly armor

6. Mobility & Capability

Maximum Gradient	60 percent
Side Slope	40 percent
Trench Crossing	2.8 m
Vertical Obstacle	1.2 m
Fording Depth	1.2 m (deeper with preparation)
Turning Radius	Neutral turn
Amphibious Capability	No

7. Sensors & Electronics

Fire Control Computer	Yes
Thermal Imaging	Commander and gunner
Night Vision	Thermal and infrared
Laser Rangefinder	Yes
Ballistic Computer	Yes
Communication System	Secure digital tactical radio
Battlefield Management System	Integrated

8. Operational Info

Service Branch	Turkish Land Forces
Primary Operator	Turk
Combat Experience	None
Upgrade Packages	Planned future blocks
Export Status	Open for export
Production Status	Active

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

Maintenance Efficiency 8 / 10
Technology 8 / 10
Performance 8 / 10
Reliability & Maintenance 8 / 10

PROS

Modern 120 mm smoothbore gun compatible with NATO ammo
Strong composite armor with planned active protection
High power to weight ratio
Indigenous production reduces foreign dependence
Designed for urban and conventional combat

CONS

No combat proven record yet
Higher unit cost than older MBTs
Production timeline has faced delays
Export approvals remain limited
APS integration still evolving

ALTAY Main Battle Tank, Turkey Next Gen MBT

The ALTAY main battle tank is Turkey’s first domestically developed modern MBT, designed to meet high intensity armored warfare needs. Built for survivability, firepower, and mobility, ALTAY reflects Ankara’s push for defense self reliance while matching NATO standards. The program focuses on replacing older Leopard 2A4 tanks with a platform suited for modern battlefields, including urban and asymmetric combat.

Manufacturer

ALTAY is developed by BMC Defense under Turkey’s Presidency of Defense Industries. Early design work involved Otokar, with technology input influenced by South Korean K2 experience. The tank is produced in Turkey and intended primarily for the Turkish Land Forces, with export potential for allied nations.

Speed and Range

Powered by the indigenous BATU V12 diesel engine producing 1,500 horsepower, ALTAY reaches a top road speed of about 65 km per hour. Its operational range is estimated at roughly 450 km, allowing sustained maneuver operations without frequent resupply. Advanced suspension supports mobility across rough terrain.

Cost / Price

The unit cost of the ALTAY tank is estimated between USD 13 and 15 million, depending on configuration and production volume. Costs reflect local manufacturing, advanced armor systems, and modern electronics rather than mass export pricing.

Operational Context and Program Status

ALTAY has not yet seen combat use. Low rate initial production began in the mid 2020s, with serial deliveries planned for the Turkish Army. The tank is positioned as a long term backbone of Turkey’s armored forces and a symbol of its growing defense industry.

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